Possible encephalitis following B.C.G vaccination

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1967-04
Authors
Savage, F. M. A.
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Medical Journal of Zambia
Abstract
Four cases of an encephalitis-like illness 3 week after BCG vaccination are described, and alternative explanations of the occurrence are discussed. As none of these explanations account for all the features of the illnesses, it is felt that it is worth recording the observation.
Description
This article discusses four cases of an encephalitis-like illness 3 weeks after BCG vaccination are described, and alternative explanations of the occurrence are discussed.
Keywords
Encephalitis. , Rasmussen subacute encephalitis
Citation
Savage, F. M. A. (1967). Possible encephalitis following B.C.G vaccination. Medical Journal of Zambia.