Relationship Between BCG Vaccination History and the Incidence of Leprosy in Children: A Literature Review
Aisyah Noer Auliyah Madani Pertiwi,
Santi Martini,
Nayla Mohamed Gomaa Nasr
Abstract:Background: Globally, 9,052 new cases of leprosy in children were reported, with a corresponding rate of 4.5 per million child population. Children are believed to be the most vulnerable group to M. leprae infections due to their immature immunity. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between the history of BCG vaccination and leprosy incidence in children. Methods: This study used a literature review method that involved a systematic search. The data sources were obtained using several datab… Show more
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