Sterile abscess formation following plague vaccination.
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چکیده
As part of the immunisation programme of servicemen on OP Granby, deployed in the Gulf, plague vaccine was recommended as a prophylaxis. Out of a total of 524 vaccinations at our location, one sterile abscess formation was noted. The case report is described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 143 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997