Bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Vaccine Induced Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: A Case Report
Kalyan Sapkota
Journal of Nobel Medical College · 2020-12
Abstract
Bacille Calmette-Guérin lymphadenitis is one of the most common complication of this vaccination. We present a case report of infant with this vaccination induced lymphadenitis treated successfully with anti-tubercular therapy. Fine-needle aspiration is the safe and cost-effective method to diagnosis and to manage suppurative Bacille Calmette-Guérin lymphadenitis.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Tuberculous lymphadenitis
- Vaccination
- Tuberculosis
- Complication
- Dermatology
- BCG vaccine