Korean J Dermatol.  1979 Feb;17(1):81-85.

A Case of Lupus Vulgaris like Reaction Following B . C . G Vaccination

• Suh JH
• Song JY

Abstract

B.C.G. is a living attenuated vaccine which produces resistance to tuberculous infection. Until now, several million persons were vaccinated with B.C.G., the rnajority being between 7 and 14 years of age. A very small number of general fatal reaction have been reported but from an epidemiological view point this does not; serions dirninish. the importance of B,C.G. Vaccination in the fight against tubereulosis. Dermatological complication of R.C.G. are rarely seen. Specific reactions attributed to the Vaccination were excessive lymphadenitis, scrofuloderma like, Iupus vuIgaria like, lichen nitidus lesion and tuberculid type lesion. Non specific reactions include toxicoderma hemorrhagica, urticaria, erythema multiform, erythema nodosum and granuloma anulare. Literature was briefly reviewed comparision of clinical and histological findings with this particular case. We are going to report one case of lupus vulgaris like reaction after B.C.G, Vaccination.

MeSH Terms

Erythema
Erythema Nodosum
Granuloma
Humans
Lichen Nitidus
Lupus Vulgaris*
Lymphadenitis
Tuberculosis, Cutaneous
Urticaria
Vaccination*