Percutaneous or intradermal BCG vaccine?
Percutaneous or intradermal BCG vaccine?
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DOI:
10.1590/s0021-75572004000200004
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发表时间:
2004-04-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Bricks, Lucia F.
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作者:
Bricks, Lucia F.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the intradermal and percutaneous routes of BCG administration.SOURCES OF DATA: A review of the literature published between 1987 and 2002 was carried out in the MEDLINE and Lilacs databases. The following key words were used: BCG vaccine/administration, adverse effects, efficacy, tuberculosis/prevention and control. Some articles published before 1987 were included because of their relevance to the topic.SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS: There are no clinical studies comparing the efficacy of intradermal and percutaneous BCG. Percutaneous BCG causes a weaker reaction, however it is also less efficient in stimulating gamma-interferon production by Th1-lymphocytes, which is considered as the best marker of the anti-tuberculin immune response.CONCLUSIONS: In vivo and in vitro studies suggest a better immune response with intradermal BCG. The intradermal method should be recommended for BCG administration.