Abstract Background Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) osteomyelitis/osteitis in
immunocompetent children is a rare but serious complication of BCG immunization …

As immigration to the United States from countries endemic for tuberculosis (TB) increases,
the incidence of pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB disease may increase. Primary …

Background: Tuberculosis is an essential problem for healthcare systems especially in
developing countries. All newborns are given Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in …

Abstract Bacille Calmette–Guerin (BCG) vaccination for protection against tuberculosis has
been in use for long. Although the vaccine is safe, its administration can result in …

Chest wall abscess may occur as primary infection or secondary to open trauma or thoracic
wall surgery. The authors describe an unusual case of Escherichia coli costochondritis …

Investigations of non-adult remains are particularly suitable for finding epidemic periods in
past populations. This study presents a probable unique example of osseous manifestation …

PURPOSE: Primary sternal osteomyelitis is rare in the pediatric population. METHODS: We
present 4 recent cases that demonstrate a wide range in age, presenting features, and …

Skeletal tuberculosis (TB) is usually seen in association with a primary pulmonary focus.
However, it is being increasingly recognized that the former may be encountered without the …

All newborns in Hong Kong are given bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccinations. Reported
complications include formation of regional and extra-regional localised abscesses …

Primary sternal osteomyelitis is a rare condition. Most of the recent cases have been
reported in intravenous drug abusers. A 4-y-old male case of primary sternal osteomyelitis …