Cutaneous necrotic ulceration due to BCG re-vaccination

The case report describes a severe local reaction with large cutaneous necrotic ulcer following bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) re-vaccination. This is a very rare adverse event, and only a few reports have been described in the literature.

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Published in:Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics 2012-04, Vol.8 (4), p.423-424
Main Authors: Liselotte Brydensholt Halkjær, Åse Bengård Andersen, Mette Gyldenløve
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
BCG Vaccine - administration & dosage
BCG Vaccine - adverse effects
Binding
Biology
Bioscience
Calcium
Cancer
Cell
Cycle
Female
Humans
Immunization, Secondary - adverse effects
Landes
Organogenesis
Proteins
Skin Ulcer - chemically induced
Skin Ulcer - pathology
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Summary:The case report describes a severe local reaction with large cutaneous necrotic ulcer following bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) re-vaccination. This is a very rare adverse event, and only a few reports have been described in the literature.
ISSN:2164-5515
2164-554X
DOI:10.4161/hv.19067