Journal article

The sensitivity of BCG scar as an indicator of previous vaccination among Sudanese infants

Tuberculosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) is the current vaccine for tuberculosis. The absence or presence of a scar is used as an indicator of previous vaccination.

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2011

Journal

Vaccine

Volume

46

Type

Journal article

Categories

  • Service delivery

Diseases

  • TB

Countries

  • Sudan

Tags

  • Coverage monitoring

WHO Regions

  • Eastern Mediterranean Region