Abstract
Osteomyelitis of the left tibia of a two year old boy secondary to neonatal BCG immunisation is described. He made a good recovery following surgical debridement and anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy.
MeSH terms
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BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Child, Preschool
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Fibula
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Humans
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In Vitro Techniques
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Isoniazid / administration & dosage
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Male
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New Zealand
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Osteomyelitis / drug therapy
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Osteomyelitis / epidemiology
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Osteomyelitis / etiology*
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Rifampin / administration & dosage
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Tibia
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Vaccination / adverse effects*
Substances
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BCG Vaccine
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Isoniazid
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Rifampin