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If given subcutaneously, it may induce local infection and spread to the regional lymph nodes, causing either suppurative and nonsuppurative lymphadenitis.
Uncommonly, breast and gluteal abscesses can occur due to haematogenous and lymphangiomatous spread.
Regional bone infection ( BCG osteomyelitis or osteitis ) and disseminated BCG infection are rare complications of BCG vaccination, but potentially life threatening.
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