- Original Article
- Local Rifampicin Instillation Therapy for Suppurative
Bacillus Calmette-Gu rin Lymphadenitis
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Mee Jeong Kim, Seong Hee Jang, Young Min Ahn, Mi Kyoung Kang, Sang Jae Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(4):454-458. Published online April 15, 2002
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Purpose : Bacillus Calmette-Gu rin(BCG) lymphadenitis is one of the most common complications of BCG vaccination. The involved lymph nodes usually subside spontaneously, but they may become enlarged and form an abscess. Treatment of these infants is controversial. The Pan American Health Organization recommends local isoniazid or rifampicin instillation for patients with suppurative BCG lymphadenitis.
Methods : The study group comprised... |
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