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

Authors

DOI:

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.  

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.
Abstract
276
PDF
251

Author Biography

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

Assistant Professor

Downloads

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

Issue

Section

Case Reports