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BCG culture SSI • Theracys

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BCG vaccine

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Muscle pain
Headache
Fever
Dizziness
Nocturia
Loss of appetite
Bladder pain
Blood in urine
Urinary incontinence (leaking)
Pain on urination
Blood or red colored urine
Leaking urine
Painful urination
Aching muscles
Urinary urgency
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Sudden urge to urinate
Pain with urination
Frequent nighttime urination

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Bladder cancer
Condition

Related questions

A 60-year old asked:

What are BCG treatments?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

My son is 4 months. His BCG site popped a month ago and now there is a rash around the BCG site. Should I be worried??

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

What if I have been vaccinated with bcg?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

I was tested positive for ppd, but had the BCG vac, how is this possible?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 54-year old female asked:

Loss of bladder control after bcg?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

In brazil the government panflets say BCG protects against leprosy. Is this true?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

If a person had BCG shot as a child, will he always test positive when skin tested for tb?

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old male asked:

Multiple spots found in bladder during scopy. Is it side effect of bcg. What does it indicate?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

Is it ok to give tuberculin test on a 5 month old? Will it be accurate, or can give false positive result because of bcg?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old male asked:

I had my first doze of BCG and after that i had no side effects but after 2nd doze there was brning sensation in urine. Why is it so?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

How come the BCG tuberculous vaccine is not a routine in the u.S ?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

What're the advantages and disadvantages of the BCG vaccine for tb?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

My son has taken two bcg.Does it has harmful effects on him?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Are there any real medical uses for BCG (aside from the diet thing)?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Must a BCG injection cause pus on babies arm?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Is it suggested to get the BCG and rabies vaccinations?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old male asked:

Can we drink water or tea immediately after bcg? If not then after how much time can it be consumed

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

My daughter has no mark or scar with the BCG injection does that mean the injection failed and needs revaccination, she is 3 years old now?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

My kid went to india from us when he was 3.5 months old.He is not yet vaccinated with BCG and getting one when he is 6 months old.Is it too late ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year old asked:

What are the side effects of the BCG cancer drug?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Is BCG better than chemotherapy for bladder cancer?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Are BCG treatments for cancer a danger to others living with the patient?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

If I am at risk of tuberculosis, do you recommend i get a BCG vaccination?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Are BCG treatments for cancer a danger to others in the home who come into contect with the patient?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old male asked:

Detected of low grade ureothelial papillary carcinoma. Suggested to go for BCG treatment. It is of ta stage. Approx how long to recover?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 70-year old female asked:

Are there any care centers that will administer BCG (surgery and chemo not options) and care for an infectious non-healing wound? Need help!

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

I had my BCG when i was 2 months old, i'm doing nursing and on a respiratory ward atm. Do i need another BCG jab? How long does it last?Help.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Could everyone all have latent TB after getting BCG vaccination?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Why BCG vaccine cause blister?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Should teenage girls be vaccinated with BCG against bladder cancer?

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