Active Mycobacterium Infection Due to Intramuscular BCG Administration Following Multi-Steps Medication Errors

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is indicated for treatment of primary or relapsing flat urothelial cell carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the urinary bladder. Disseminated infectious complications occasionally occur due to BCG as a vaccine and intravesical therapy.  Intramuscular (IM) or Intravenous (IV) ad...

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Main Authors: MohammadReza Rafati, Bizhan Kouchaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD) 2015-10-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Care
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Online Access:https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/60