Chakradhar Maddela*
Neonatologist, Department of Neonatology, ESIC Medical College, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, India
*Corresponding Author: Chakradhar Maddela, Neonatologist, Department of Neonatology, ESIC Medical College, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, India.
Received: June 28, 2022; Published: July 27, 2022
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is widely using vaccination for prevention of tuberculosis in children globally. BCG adverse effects are uncommon. Common adverse effects include BCG abscess, non-suppurative and suppurative lymphadenitis and rarely BCG disseminated disease. Common therapeutic strategies for BCG complications include wait and watch policy, needle aspiration, antibiotic therapy and surgery. Correct guidelines when and how to manage BCG complications are not available. We came across four cases of BCG adverse effects recently. All four cases were noted, followed up and presenting as case series with literature review on how to treat.
Keywords: BCG; Vaccination; Complications; Management
Citation: Chakradhar Maddela. “BCG Adverse Effects in Infants - Case Series". Acta Scientific Paediatrics 5.8 (2022): 26-30.
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