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What Causes Reddish Rash Over An Old Scar?
Hello, my son got the Bcg vaccine when he a as first born, it healed and turned into a little scar and that was that. But now, a year later the area around the scar is red and warm to the touch? He send perfectly normal, haven t noticed a fever.. Does anyone know why this might be happening?
Thu, 18 Feb 2021
Hello,
Redness over BCG scar is probably due to skin infection. Complications due to BCG vaccine are unlikely after a year of vaccination.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Redness over BCG scar is probably due to skin infection. Complications due to BCG vaccine are unlikely after a year of vaccination.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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