Tuberculin reactivity after neonatal percutaneous BCG immunisation.
A total of 348 neonates of Asian ethnic origin were given percutaneous BCG vaccination using a multiple puncture head. Fifty five (15.8%) were tuberculin negative when tested 6-9 weeks after vaccination, a significantly higher proportion than after intradermal vaccination. The number of abscesses after vaccination was however significantly lower.
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Chest Clinic, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Lancashire.
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D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D001208:Asia / Q000208:ethnology; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D011677:Punctures; D014374:Tuberculin Test
D001500:BCG Vaccine