Splitting the dose of neonatal BCG vaccination: a naïve practice.
Bilateral axillary lymphadenitis complicating BCG vaccination in both arms (0.025 ml) in an immunocompetent 13-month-old boy is described. Prompt administration of isoniazid and erythromycin did not prevent suppuration of the affected lymph nodes. It was managed by bilateral surgical excision of the nodes.
Fretzayas
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3rd Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, 1Rimini str Haidari 12462, Athens, Greece. maria-m@otenet.gr
Moustaki
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Stefos
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Nicolaidou
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D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007271:Injections, Intradermal; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D001500:BCG Vaccine