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doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1976.02120050091018.
Fatal disseminated BCG infection. An investigation of the immunodeficiency
- PMID: 773173
- DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1976.02120050091018
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Case Reports
Fatal disseminated BCG infection. An investigation of the immunodeficiency
Am J Dis Child.
1976 Apr.
Abstract
A 2-year-old boy had a fatal disseminated BCG infection. Immunologic assessment showed a normal humoral response and normal numbers of E rosettes, normal thymus weight and histological features, but an abnormal response of lymphocytes in vitro and negative skin tests. Histological examination showed the presence of Gram-negative acid-fast bacilli within the macrophages. The possible mechanisms of immunodeficiency in this patient are discussed.
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