Article de revue

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.

Langues

  • Anglais

Année de publication

2011

Journal

Vaccine

Volume

46

Type

Article de revue

Catégories

  • Prestation de services

Maladies

  • Tuberculose

Pays

  • Soudan

Mots-clés

  • Coverage monitoring

Régions de l'OMS

  • Région de la Méditerranée orientale