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Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy after bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccination

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy (AHEI) is a rare and benign form of leukocytoclastic vasculitis that usually affects children younger than 2 years, and is often misdiagnosed by pediatricians and dermatologists. Numerous precipitating factors have been reported, including drugs, infections, and vaccination. We present herein a unique case of AHEI following bacille Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination. To our knowledge, this represents the second reported case after BCG vaccination.

Source: World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews

DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.26.3.2373

Authors: Rajaa Bousmara, Fatima Ezzahra El Fatoiki, Fouzia Hali, Farida Marnissi, Soumiya Chiheb

Institution: University of Hassan II Casablanca

Language: English

Topic: Vasculitis and related conditions

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411500991