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Does BCG Vaccination Protect Against Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Zimmermann, Petra ; Finn, Adam ; Curtis, Nigel

In: The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2018, vol. 218, no. 5, p. 679-687

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    Titre
    • Does BCG Vaccination Protect Against Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Auteur
    • Zimmermann, Petra. Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
    • Finn, Adam. School of Population Health Sciences and School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
    • Curtis, Nigel. Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2018, vol. 218, no. 5, p. 679-687. Oxford University Press
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:331447
    Summary
    The incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections is increasing worldwide. Our review suggests that BCG vaccination has a protective effect against NTM lymphadenitis and Buruli ulcer. This has important implications, in particular when deciding on recommendations for discontinuation of universal BCG vaccination programs.