Early switch from cladribine to alemtuzumab in highly-active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A case report

Background Management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and evidence of disease activity during treatment with cladribine tablets represents a challenging point. Objectives To report a patient with highly active multiple sclerosis (HAMS) who has been early switched from cladribine to alemtuzumab owing to tumultuous clinical and radiological activity Methods A single retrospective case report. Results. Treatment with alemtuzumab has led to a complete suppression of disease activity without any evidence of infections or acquired autoimmune diseases. Conclusion Our report suggests that an early switch from cladribine to alemtuzumab, may be safe and efficacious in selected HAMS cases.Copyright © 2022 The Authors