Bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Vaccine Induced Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: A Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v9i2.33406

Keywords:

BCG, Lymphadenitis, Tuberculosis, Vaccine

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.  

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Kalyan Sapkota, Department of Medicine, Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan Nepal

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Published

2020-12-15

How to Cite

Sapkota, K. (2020). Bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Vaccine Induced Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: A Case Report. Journal of Nobel Medical College, 9(2), 66–68. https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v9i2.33406

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020)

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Case Reports

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