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To evaluate the rare occurrence of BCG-related lymphadenitis in an adult with chronic granulomatous disease.

April 30, 2026IDCasesOpen Access

Adult case of chronic granulomatous disease with left axillary lymphadenitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. BCG over 40 years post-vaccination: a case report

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Case report describes lymphadenitis due to BCG in an adult with CGD, suggesting long-term risks post-vaccination.

To evaluate the rare occurrence of BCG-related lymphadenitis in an adult with chronic granulomatous disease.
Case report of an adult Japanese man with CGD
Lymph node biopsy identified Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. BCG
Patient treated with antimicrobial agents and followed by interferon-gamma prophylaxis.
Lymphadenitis developed 42 years post-BCG vaccination
Successful treatment with two years of antimicrobial therapy
No relapse of lymphadenitis after interferon-gamma prophylaxis.

Nakamura et al. (2026) studied this question.

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