Vaccination against Tuberculosis

Czech version

Authors: J. Wallenfels
Authors‘ workplace: Národní jednotka dohledu nad tuberkulózou, FN Na Bulovce, Praha vedoucí MUDr. J. Wallenfels
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2009; 64 (2): 69-76.
Category: Postgraduate Education

Overview

According to the World Health Organization there are more than 9 million new cases of tuberculosis each year and 1.7 million people die from tuberculosis in the world. Tuberculosis incidence is falling in most developed countries including the Czech Republic, but stagnating globally. The control of tuberculosis lies in prevention (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination and chemoprophylaxis) and especially in finding and treatment of the patients.

The aim of this paper is to inform readers about the history of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin use in the world and in the Czech Republic, about composition of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine and about difficulties with measuring efficacy and impact of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination on tuberculosis morbidity. Adverse reactions are listed. Graphical overview of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination in Europe is presented. The author is suggesting in line with the World Health Organization‘s recommendation to cancel Bacillus Calmette-Guérin revaccination in the Czech Republic.

Key words:
BCG vaccination, epidemiological situation, tuberculosis

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