Lymphadenitis as a late complication of BCG vaccination

Tubercle. 1984 Sep;65(3):205-8. doi: 10.1016/0041-3879(84)90077-1.

Abstract

Lymphadenitis is a relatively common complication following intradermal BCG vaccination, and usually occurs 6 to 9 months after injection. However, lymphadenitis following BCG given by the scarification method is rare. We report a case of BCG lymphadenitis occurring 11 and 18 years after vaccination by the scarification method.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / etiology*
  • Vaccination / adverse effects

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine