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International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 2014; 3 (1): 60-65
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-142072
ABSTRACT
A live, attenuated form of Mycobacterium bovis, bacillus Calmette-Guerin[BCG], is commonly used as intravesical immunotherapy for non-invasive urothelial bladder carcinoma. While complications are rare, dissemination can occur. A case of mycotic aortic aneurysm following BCG administration with recovery of Mycobacterium bovis in culture is reported. A review of the published experience with this problem is also presented.