BCG osteitis: a case report.
Osteomyelitis of the left tibia of a two year old boy secondary to neonatal BCG immunisation is described. He made a good recovery following surgical debridement and anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy.
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D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012293:Rifampin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013977:Tibia; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001500:BCG Vaccine; D007538:Isoniazid; D012293:Rifampin