Abstract
It is presented the first case of lupoid syndrome of "BCG-itis" found in El Salvador. Its clinic-pathological study is conclusive for such dermatological entity. The complications of vaccination with BCG are rare. It must be treated as an active tuberculosis, but with a greater control of the patient.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Isoniazid / therapeutic use
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Lupus Vulgaris / drug therapy
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Lupus Vulgaris / etiology*
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Pyrazinamide / therapeutic use
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Rifampin / therapeutic use
Substances
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BCG Vaccine
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Pyrazinamide
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Prednisolone
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Isoniazid
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Rifampin