A neonate following BCG vaccination developed a side effect. Which of the following side effect would the neonate most likely develop after vaccination?
Ulceration is the most common side effect post BCG vaccination. Following vaccination, the local tissue response begins in 2-3 weeks, with scar formation and healing within 3 months. Side effects most commonly are ulceration at the vaccination site and regional lymphadenitis. Some vaccine strains also rarely cause osteomyelitis. In immunocompromised states, disseminated BCG infection can occur. Reference: Ananthanarayan and Paniker&;s Textbook of Microbiology Tenth edition
Fever
Ulceration
Osteomyelitis
Regional lymphadenitis
Bacteriology