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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2007, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (1): 34-36.

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Managements of 300 babies with lymphadenitis after the vaccination with BCG

Pan Jiaguo1, Xu Weiguo , Sun Zhaoping ,et al.   

  1. Nanjin Chest Hospital, Nanjin 210029, China
  • Online:2007-01-10 Published:2007-11-03

Abstract: Objective To research the clinical types and managements of adverse reactions after the vaccination with BCG. Methods The data of 300 cases with adverse reaction in 1891640 babies vaccinated with BCG was analyzed retrospectively. Results Of 300 babies with adverse reaction after the vaccination with BCG, 54.7% were different degree of lymphadenitis in axillary region, 38.0% were regional abscess. 55.0% of cases with lymphadenitis were cured by the microwave and hot compress managements on the region of lymphadenitis. 100% of cases with abscess were cured with therapy of incision and drainage. Conclusion Different therapy and comprehensive measures should be available for the different adverse reactions after the vaccination with BCG.

Key words: BCG, Vaccination, Lymphadenitis, Therapy