Development of BCG Scar and Subsequent Morbidity and Mortality in Rural Guinea-Bissau

Conclusions. Among BCG-vaccinated children in a setting with low scar prevalence, having a scar is associated with lower mortality and morbidity. BCG scar prevalence may be an important marker of vaccination program quality.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - August 27, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Storgaard, L., Rodrigues, A., Martins, C., Nielsen, B. U., Ravn, H., Benn, C. S., Aaby, P., Fisker, A. B. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research