Osteomyelitis due to BCG vaccination.
Indian Pediatr
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2008 Nov; 45(11): 930-2
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-12359
ABSTRACT
A six month-old immunocompetent boy who received BCG at birth presented with multiple abscesses in left subaxillary region, and swelling and wound infection on the left arm. Radiographs revealed osteolytic lesion in the left humerus. A biopsy from the site revealed chronic granulomatous lesion, positive for M. bovis on tissue culture. The lesion responded to antituberculous therapy and surgical treatment. There are no sequelae after 2 years of follow-up.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Osteomyelitis
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Humans
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Male
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BCG Vaccine
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Abscess
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Infant
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Antitubercular Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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