Dermatology Online Journal · 2002 · 10 citations · 0 references
PharmacyInfectious DiseasesPharmacotherapyAntimicrobial PharmacotherapyImmunizationVaccinologyBacterial InfectionsPediatric TuberculosisTuberculosis CareTuberculosis In ChildrenTuberculosis PharmacotherapyTuberculosis VaccinationCutaneous ImmunologyImmunization With Bacille Calmette-guérinLymph Node TuberculosisMycobacterial Skin InfectionsMycobacterium Tuberculosis InfectionPediatric Tuberculosis PharmacotherapyPediatric Tuberculosis VaccinationTuberculosis In Immunocompromised Hosts
Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) has been used to vaccinate against tuberculosis since 1921. Persistant skin and lymph node lesions yielding Mycobacterium bovis are a rare complication for which there is not standardized treatment. We report an 11 month old child with a progressive cutaneous nodule and lymphadenopathy after BCG vaccination. These rapidly cleared with administration of clarithromycin.