title: [BCG osteitis in Switzerland. A report of 6 cases].
abstract: BCG osteitis is a rare complication after vaccination in the newborn. On the basis of various, not yet fully known mechanisms, an increase in the number of cases is nevertheless possible. In the period 1980-1985 the authors recorded 6 instances of BCG osteitis. The clinical findings and diagnostic criteria are described. The incidence, pathogenesis and therapy of the disease are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D001500:BCG Vaccine
vernacular_title: BCG-Osteitis in der Schweiz. Ein Bericht über 6 Fälle.