Abstract
We report the case of a 2 month old boy who developed lichen scrofulosorum one month after Bacillus Calmette-Guérin inoculation. Existence of extracutaneous tuberculosis was excluded. A possible dysfunction of the interleukin-12 / interferon-gamma axis was suggested by cellular assays, although further genetic testing was negative. Vaccine-related adverse events are infrequent but they may reveal an underlying immune disorder, highlighting a need for proper investigation, referral and follow-up.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6-10 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Adverse reaction
- BCG
- Lichen scrofulosorum