[Osteomyelitis after BCG-vaccination (author's transl)].
BCG-osteomyelitis is a rare complication of BCG-vaccination. The diagnosis is difficult and undiagnosed cases can be assumed. After adequate treatment a benign course is typical. There is quite a difference of morbidity in various European countries. Possible reasons are discussed.
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D001500:BCG Vaccine
Osteomyelitis nach BCG-Impfung.