Journal of Multiple Sclerosis

Leishmaniasis in a Patient with Fingolimod-Treated Multiple Sclerosis: Infectious Challenges of Disease Modifying Therapies

Guerra-Amor A, Lopez-Gonzalez A, Pau Bosch-Nicolau* and Molina I

In this report, we present a case of visceral leishmaniasis in a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) under fingolimod treatment. We discuss the previously published cases of MS patients under different immunosuppressant therapies to highlight its risk in endemic areas and suggest a therapeutic approach.