Factors influencing scar formation following Bacille Calmette …
2023年4月1日 · Within an international randomised trial (‘BCG vaccination to reduce the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in healthcare workers’; BRACE Trial), this nested prospective cohort study assessed the prevalence of and factors influencing scar formation, as well as participant perception of BCG scarring 12 months following vaccination .
Factors influencing scar formation following Bacille Calmette …
The prevalence of scar formation following Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination varies globally. The beneficial off-target effects of BCG are proposed to be stronger amongst children who develop a BCG scar. Within an international randomised ...
Evolution of the Bacillus Calmette–Guerin Scar and Its Association …
Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) scar formation is considered a visual marker of vaccination and cell-mediated immune response. This study characterized the association between pregnancy and birth characteristics with BCG scar formation.
Kawasaki disease in children with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin scar ...
2023年10月1日 · BCG scar redness occurred in 49% of 388 children with KD. BCG scar redness was associated with younger age, early intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment, hypoalbuminemia, and CAA at the first echocardiogram (p < 0.01). BCG scar redness (RR 0.56) and pyuria (RR 2.61) were independent predictors of any CAA within 1 month (p < 0.05).
The mark of success: The role of vaccine-induced skin scar …
2024年8月26日 · Skin scar formation following Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) or smallpox (Vaccinia) vaccination is an established marker of successful vaccination and ‘vaccine take’.
The association between Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination …
2017年8月3日 · Among BCG-vaccinated individuals, having a scar has been associated with lower mortality. We aimed to examine the impact of vaccination technique for scarring in a high income setting, by assessing the associations between the post injection reaction, the wheal size, and the probability of developing a scar, and scar size.
Comparison TLR2 and TLR4 serum levels in children with …
2021年8月31日 · Serum level of TLR2 and TLR4 in children with BCG scars helps us understand the importance of scar tissue formation after each BCG vaccination. Several limitations in this study include the lack of data about involvement of pulmonary abnormalities in EPTB patients, unknown timing of vaccination, and no comparison of serum TLR level between ...
Scar formation and tuberculin conversion following BCG vacci ...
Through this study we aimed to determine the scar failure rate and tuberculin conversion in term infants vaccinated with BCG within the first month. A prospective cohort study was conducted among 85 consecutive infants weighing >2 kg attending the immunization clinic of a medical college hospital.
Factors influencing scar formation following Bacille Calmette …
2023年4月6日 · The prevalence of scar formation following Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination varies globally. The beneficial off-target effects of BCG are proposed to be stronger amongst children who develop a BCG scar. Within an international randomised trial ('BCG vaccination to reduce the impact of coron …
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Rationale: Scar formation following bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination has been associated with lower all-cause mortality; the relation between scar and mycobacteria-specific protection against tuberculosis is debated. Objectives: To evaluate the association between BCG skin reaction and mycobacteria-specific immune responses.