Abstract

Ocrelizumab - a monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody used in treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) - marks significant progress in treating autoimmune diseases but raises susceptibility to opportunistic infections due to hypogammaglobulinemia. A young MS patient developed osteomyelitis from persistent Ureaplasma urealyticum urethritis, which was diagnosed with specialized polymerase chain reaction and resolved with targeted antibiotics. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing such infections.

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