[Follow-up studies of children who had postvaccination lymphadenitis]

Probl Tuberk. 1990:(9):32-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Analysis of the examination findings from of 80 children who had postvaccination lymphadenitis in their early childhood was made. The observation period covered 8-10 years. Regional lymphadenitis in the infiltration stage was detected in 23 (28.8% of the children); in the abscess formation stage in 42 (52.5%); and in the calcification stage in 15 (18.7%). The children were treated with antibacterial drugs for 2-4 months, thus producing positive results. However, 1 or 2 years after recovery there were 5 recurrent cases. During 8-10 years which followed BCG vaccination none of the 80 children had tuberculosis. The study proves the fact the cured postvaccination lymphadenitis does not affect the formation of antituberculous immunity.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymphadenitis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Time Factors
  • Tuberculin Test
  • Tuberculosis / immunology
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine