Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms

Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group Publisher Pubmed

Paybast S ; Abutorabizarchi M ; Ashtari F ; Baghbanian SM ; Moghadam NB ; Ebadi Z ; Eidi A ; Ghaffari M ; Langroodi HG ; Heidari H ; Hosseini S ; Kamali H ; Majdinasab N ; Mehrabi F Show All Authors

Paybast S
Abutorabizarchi M
Ashtari F
Baghbanian SM
Moghadam NB
Ebadi Z
Eidi A
Ghaffari M
Langroodi HG
Heidari H
Hosseini S
Kamali H
Majdinasab N
Mehrabi F
Nahayati MA
Navardi S
Nikseresht A
Poursadeghfard M
Razazian N
Sahraian MA
Nezhad VS
Haddadi A
Esmailpour N
Abdehagh M
Iranshahi M
Azimi AR

Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Published:2026

Abstract

Recent scientific literature has addressed the risk of infection associated with ocrelizumab in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). To assist Iranian physicians with decision-making about these risks, a modified Delphi consensus process was conducted. A panel of experts, including MS experts, infectious disease specialists, and gastrointestinal specialists, created clinically relevant, evidence-based recommendations. These recommendations addressed the screening and management strategies for the early identification of tuberculosis, varicella-zoster virus infection, hepatitis B and C virus infection, human immunodeficiency virus infection, secondary hypogammaglobulinemia, vaccination, and required laboratory tests before ocrelizumab infusion in PwMS scheduled to start ocrelizumab. In total, the panel recommended 67 statements to be considered in daily practice for screening before starting ocrelizumab, prophylaxis where appropriate, monitoring, and early treatment of infections in PwMS treated with ocrelizumab. © 2025

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MLA	Paybast S, et al.. "Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group." Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, vol. 105, no. , 2026, pp. -.
APA	Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, Eidi A, Ghaffari M, Langroodi HG, Heidari H, Hosseini S, Kamali H, Majdinasab N, Mehrabi F, Nahayati MA, Navardi S, Nikseresht A, Poursadeghfard M, Razazian N, ... Azimi AR (2026). Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105(), -.
Chicago	Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, Eidi A, et al.. "Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group." Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 105, no. (2026): -.
Harvard	Paybast S et al. (2026) 'Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105(), pp. -.
Vancouver	Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, et al.. Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2026;105():-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Paybast S and Abutorabizarchi M and Ashtari F and Baghbanian SM and Moghadam NB and Ebadi Z and Eidi A and Ghaffari M and Langroodi HG and Heidari H and Hosseini S and Kamali H and Majdinasab N and Mehrabi F and Nahayati MA and Navardi S and Nikseresht A and Poursadeghfard M and Razazian N and Sahraian MA and Nezhad VS and Haddadi A and Esmailpour N and Abdehagh M and Iranshahi M and Azimi AR}, title = {Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group}, journal = {Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders}, volume = {105}, number = {}, pages = {-}, year = {2026} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Paybast S AU - Abutorabizarchi M AU - Ashtari F AU - Baghbanian SM AU - Moghadam NB AU - Ebadi Z AU - Eidi A AU - Ghaffari M AU - Langroodi HG AU - Heidari H AU - Hosseini S AU - Kamali H AU - Majdinasab N AU - Mehrabi F AU - Nahayati MA AU - Navardi S AU - Nikseresht A AU - Poursadeghfard M AU - Razazian N AU - Sahraian MA AU - Nezhad VS AU - Haddadi A AU - Esmailpour N AU - Abdehagh M AU - Iranshahi M AU - Azimi AR TI - Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group JO - Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders VL - 105 IS - SP - EP - PY - 2026 ER -

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MLA

Paybast S, et al.. "Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group." Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, vol. 105, no. , 2026, pp. -.

APA

Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, Eidi A, Ghaffari M, Langroodi HG, Heidari H, Hosseini S, Kamali H, Majdinasab N, Mehrabi F, Nahayati MA, Navardi S, Nikseresht A, Poursadeghfard M, Razazian N, ... Azimi AR (2026). Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105(), -.

Chicago

Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, Eidi A, et al.. "Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group." Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 105, no. (2026): -.

Harvard

Paybast S et al. (2026) 'Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group', Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105(), pp. -.

Vancouver

Paybast S, Abutorabizarchi M, Ashtari F, Baghbanian SM, Moghadam NB, Ebadi Z, et al.. Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2026;105():-.

BibTex

@article{ author = {Paybast S and Abutorabizarchi M and Ashtari F and Baghbanian SM and Moghadam NB and Ebadi Z and Eidi A and Ghaffari M and Langroodi HG and Heidari H and Hosseini S and Kamali H and Majdinasab N and Mehrabi F and Nahayati MA and Navardi S and Nikseresht A and Poursadeghfard M and Razazian N and Sahraian MA and Nezhad VS and Haddadi A and Esmailpour N and Abdehagh M and Iranshahi M and Azimi AR}, title = {Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group}, journal = {Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders}, volume = {105}, number = {}, pages = {-}, year = {2026} }

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TY - JOUR
AU - Paybast S
AU - Abutorabizarchi M
AU - Ashtari F
AU - Baghbanian SM
AU - Moghadam NB
AU - Ebadi Z
AU - Eidi A
AU - Ghaffari M
AU - Langroodi HG
AU - Heidari H
AU - Hosseini S
AU - Kamali H
AU - Majdinasab N
AU - Mehrabi F
AU - Nahayati MA
AU - Navardi S
AU - Nikseresht A
AU - Poursadeghfard M
AU - Razazian N
AU - Sahraian MA
AU - Nezhad VS
AU - Haddadi A
AU - Esmailpour N
AU - Abdehagh M
AU - Iranshahi M
AU - Azimi AR
TI - Infection Screening Prior to Ocrelizumb Initiation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms): Concise Clinical Recommendation Based on a Modified Delphi Consensus on Behalf of the Iranian Ms –Infectious Disease Group
JO - Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
VL - 105
IS -
SP -
EP -
PY - 2026
ER -

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