Title of article :
PRESUMED SYSTEMIC BACILLE CALMETTE-GUÉRIN DISEASE AFTER BCG VACCINATION: REPORT OF A CLINICAL CASE
Author/Authors :
Tabatabaie, P Department of Infectious Diseases - Children’s Medical Center - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Abedini, M Department of Infectious Diseases - Children’s Medical Center - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Fayazzadeh, E Department of Infectious Diseases - Children’s Medical Center - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Monajemzadeh, M Department of Anatomical and Clinical Pathology - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
BCG (bacille Calmette–Guérin) vaccine is administered worldwide to prevent severe forms
of tuberculosis. It is considered to be safe; however, occasional complications are seen. The most
serious complication is BCGosis. We report a case of BCGosis with granulomatous hepatitis and acidfast
bacilli in liver and spleen. We treated the patient with antituberculosis drugs without any response
to treatment.
Keywords :
Disseminated BCG infection , Immunodeficiency , tuberculosis , BCGosis
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
