Persistent Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Reaction: A Potential Clue to Underlying Immune Deficiency

Amrit Khalsa; Adam I. Rubin; Melinda Jen

doi:10.1111/pde.12619

Persistent Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Reaction: A Potential Clue to Underlying Immune Deficiency

Amrit Khalsa, Adam I. Rubin, Melinda Jen

Department of Dermatology

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Abstract

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine complications in patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) have been well documented in the literature. We present a case in which the BCG vaccine was administered to an infant who was later diagnosed with SCID and presented with worsening localized BCG reaction upon arrival in the United States. Although the BCG vaccine is not routinely administered in the United States, it is important for physicians to be aware of potential complications of BCG vaccination since prompt treatment can be lifesaving.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e215-e216
Journal	Pediatric dermatology
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.12619
State	Published - Sep 1 2015

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Dermatology

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