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Abstract Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is derived from attenuated Mycobacterium bovis. It is the most common intravesical immunotherapy for treating early stage bladder cancer. Pott’s disease is a form of mycobacterial… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is derived from attenuated Mycobacterium bovis. It is the most common intravesical immunotherapy for treating early stage bladder cancer. Pott’s disease is a form of mycobacterial infection that involves the vertebrae. This case highlights an unusual presentation of epidural abscess infection with M. bovis following BCG therapy for bladder cancer.
Keywords:
bladder cancer;
mycobacterium bovis;
bladder;
bacillus calmette;
calmette guerin
Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2019
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