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Is It Safe For A Person With Genital Herpes To Take Tysabri?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: hi I am an MS Patient, and have been using tysabri for 3 years. 2 weeks ago I catched genital herpes
will I be able to take my tysabri infusion next week if I'm ok?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take infusion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Tysabri is associated with reactivation of herpes virus. I will suggest to postpone infusion for few weeks and then get the drug. You can discuss with your treating doctor.
Hope you have no diabetes.

Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

actually my infusion was suppose to be 30th of November I postponed it cuz of the infection now infection getting better , how much more can i postponed my tysabri infusion

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Postpone for total 2-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can wait 2-3 weeks post infection as most viral infection recover in 1-2 weeks.
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad