Infections associated with bispecific antibodies

During the Multiple Myeloma Hub Steering Committee Meeting in May 2024, key opinion leaders met to discuss key considerations regarding infections associated with bispecific antibodies. Meral Beksaç​ opened with a presentation reviewing the infectious complications associated with bispecific antibodies, and current treatment algorithms for such infections. Beksaç​ explored an analysis of infections and parameters of humoral immunity in the MonumenTAL-1 study, the clinical management of infections, and regional differences in access to prophylaxis and treatment for infections. Following her presentation, Beksaç​ chaired a Q&A session featuring Hermann Einsele, Paul Richardson, Heinz Ludwig, María-Victoria Mateos, Elena Zamagni, and Vania Tietsche De Moraes Hungria. Discussions included COVID infections, the need for vaccination in donors of immunoglobulins for IVIG treatment, and the impact of dosing schedules on reducing infectious complications and T‑cell exhaustion.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Guided by an international Steering Committee of world experts in Multiple Myeloma (MM), the MM Hub is a global online resource providing key information on Multiple Myeloma for hematologists, oncologists and researchers, run in collaboration with the European School of Haematology (ESH). Our mission is to provide the latest global up-to-date clinical guidance in Multiple Myeloma, through a comprehensive coverage of evidence-based literature, drug approvals, case studies, expert opinions and international congress reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.