Infektionen und Multiple Sklerose
Felicita Heidler, Tobias Bopp, Matthias Schwab, Frank A Hoffmann, Hansjörg Schild, Martina Kannler, Mathias Pletz, Uwe K. Zettl · Fortschritte der Neurologie · Psychiatrie · 2025 · Heft 07/08 · S. 289-305
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AbstractIn the literature, causes, conditions, and consequences of infections in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have not received the attention they deserve in terms of the daily routine. In particular, urinary tract infections and especially pneumonia contribute significantly to hospitalizations, morbidity, and mortality. This review summarizes the current evidence on infectious diseases, including SARS-CoV-2, of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Three questions will be addressed: Do infections affect the risk for MS? Do infections affect the disease activity in MS? What are the effects of various immuno…