TB Research

Disseminated cutaneous tuberculosis from BCG vaccination site in an immunocompetent child

Dhar S, Ganjoo S, Dhar S, Srinivas SM

Pediatric dermatology · 2020-11

Abstract

A healthy 4-month-old girl presented with widespread scaly papules and a nodule over the site of BCG immunization. A diagnosis of disseminated cutaneous tuberculosis in an immunocompetent child was confirmed with biopsy. The child was treated with antituberculosis therapy without recurrence.

MeSH terms

  • Skin
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
  • BCG Vaccine
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Vaccination
  • Infant
  • Female