The effect of the BCG dose and age of the vaccinee on the formation of the BCG scar

E. Suciliene, B. Semenaite, D. Slapkauskaite, A. Valiulis (Vilnius, Siauliai, Lithuania)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Miscellaneous respiratory illnesses in children
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory illnesses in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2459
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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