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BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Many foreign-born persons have been BCG-vaccinated. BCG is used in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease.
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∙ 10y agoBCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) is a vaccination against tuberculosis (TB) disease. It is not used in the U.S.A due to risk on infection and questionable efficacy against TB.
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What has the author Toshiaki Ebina written?
Toshiaki Ebina has written: 'Further studies on BCG' -- subject(s): BCG vaccines, Tuberculosis
Which are the five free vaccines provided by the government of India for infants?
Bcg,dpt,measles.hep-b.tt
What has the author T W Osborn written?
T. W. Osborn has written: 'The enumeration of viable particles in B.C.G. vaccines' -- subject(s): BCG vaccines
Definition of the conventional vaccines?
Conventional vaccines consist of whole pathogenic organisms, which may either be killed or live vaccines; the virulence of pathogens is greatly reduced in attenuated vaccines. This is classified into 2 categories :a)Live or attenuated vaccines; (eg : BCG vaccine)b)Inactivated vaccines (eg : Salk polio & Pertussisvaccines)
What does bcg stand for?
BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette-GuerinBCG Boston Consultation Group... if you are speaking of the BCG as in BCG Matrix that is!Bacillus Calmette-Guérin; Tuberculosis vaccine.
What pathogens make vaccines?
Vaccines can be made from a live microbs that are gentically modified to produced limited infection. they usually harmless and act as good antigens to trigger immune respon because they can multiplying in the body, example of it is mycobacterium bovis to act against tuberculosis. (BCG vaccination)
Is BCG vaccine compulsory in the UK?
No the BCG vaccine is only given to those who are in the high risk groups. The vaccine used to be compulsory but it was changed in 2005.
How do you explain BCG Matrix?
Explain BCG Matrix?
Is there a vacine for tuberculosis?
there is vaccines for newborns called BCG given intradermally at deltiod. This vaccine will give 50% protection of Tuberculosis to children. Have all newborn vaccinated with BCG especially to countries where TB is common.
What happens if MMR vaccination is given two weeks after BCG vaccination?
Known to be HIV positive A serious disease Previous or current history of TB On systemic steroids Positive TB skin test in the past Live vaccines given in the last 4 weeks Previous BCG vaccination Pregnant or breastfeeding Raised temperature or fever General septic skin condition It is important to keep your record of BCG vaccination for future medical reference.
Elements of expanded program on immunization?
The EPI or expanded program of immunization by the DOH is a program developed by the DOH in the Philippines that mandates the Filipino children to be immunizad against the immunizable disease known. This includes the BCG vaccines, Hepa B vaccine, OPV, DPT vaccine, and the Measles vaccine. All of which have different intervals and dosages that should be given to the child before reaching 1 year old.
What is the full meaning of BCG?
BCG may have more than one meaning. The one known to me is Bacille Calmette Guerain. (French). Literally translated it is Calmette-Guerain bacterium. In English it is called tuberculosis. The acronym BCG is used in English for the vaccine against TB.
