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Splitting the dose of neonatal BCG vaccination: a naïve practice
Authors: Fretzayas, A.; Moustaki, M.; Stefos, E.; Nicolaidou, P.
Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 29, Number 3, September 2009 , pp. 243-245(3)
Publisher: Maney Publishing
Abstract:
Bilateral axillary lymphadenitis complicating BCG vaccination in both arms (0.025 ml) in an immunocompetent 13-month-old boy is described. Prompt administration of isoniazid and erythromycin did not prevent suppuration of the affected lymph nodes. It was managed by bilateral surgical excision of the nodes.Document Type: Case Report
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/027249309X12467994694210
Affiliations: 3rd Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
Publication date: 2009-09-01
- In 2012 Annals of Tropical Paediatrics changed its name to Paediatrics and International Child Health to reflect changes and developments in the subject area. View the issues of Paediatrics and International Child Health available online.
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