Category | Specific immunodeficiencies in which is BCG contraindicated |
Immunosuppression in mother |
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Immunosuppression in baby |
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Host immune response |
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Evidence for previous exposure to pathogen/antigen |
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BCG is contraindicated in immune deficiencies associated with T cell function, phagocytosis and cytokine-mediated disorders such as chronic granulomatosis and MSMD. BCG is not contraindicated in pure B cell or antibody deficiencies. HIV infection and Di George’s syndrome are relative contraindications based on degree of immunosuppression.