Determinants of BCG scarification among children in rural Guinea-Bissau: A prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Katarina M. Funch (Author), Sanne M. Thysen (Author), Amabelia Rodrigues (Author), Cesario L. Martins (Author), Peter Aaby (Author), Christine S. Benn (Author), Ane B. Fisker (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination may have beneficial non-specific effects on child survival, the effects being stronger for children developing a scar. In a prospective cohort study, we examined determinants for not developing a BCG scar within 6 months of vaccination. Methods:...