BCG vaccination – local skin changes as side effects

M. Dilberovska, D. Dacevski, T. Ilievska (Skopje, Fyrom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Epidemiology and treatment of tuberculosis
Session: Epidemiology and treatment of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1752
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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