Managing Infections and Other Toxicities Associated with Bispecifics in MM

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Jeremy Larsen, MD, discusses the management of infections, neurotoxicity, and other side effects associated with bispecifics in patients with R/R MM, including the need for prophylactic antimicrobials and monitoring of immunoglobulin levels.

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