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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

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Bacillus Calmette-Guerin is a strain of M. bovis which has an extremely low virulence but high immune stimulation.

Disseminated BCG infection may occur in atopic patients with widespread eczema. A disseminated BCG infection may also occur in patients who are immunosuppressed.


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