Multiplex PCR-identified cutaneous tuberculosis evoked by Mycobacterium bovis BCG vaccination in a healthy baby

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Jan;43(1):523-5. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.1.523-525.2005.

Abstract

This is the first identified case of Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-derived cutaneous tuberculosis that localizes at a place different from the vaccination site in hosts without immune deficiency. A healthy baby with a developing abscess is described. A multiplex PCR identified the abscess as originating from M. bovis BCG Tokyo 172.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • BCG Vaccine / administration & dosage
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Humerus / microbiology*
  • Infant
  • Mycobacterium bovis / genetics
  • Mycobacterium bovis / isolation & purification*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / etiology*
  • Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / microbiology
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine