Sterile abscess formation following plague vaccination.
As part of the immunisation programme of servicemen on OP Granby, deployed in the Gulf, plague vaccine was recommended as a prophylaxis. Out of a total of 524 vaccinations at our location, one sterile abscess formation was noted. The case report is described.
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MDHU Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, Surrey.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D010931:Plague Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
D010931:Plague Vaccine