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Ch. 16 - Respiratory System Infections
Norman-McKay- Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles 2nd Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 10

Give two reasons why the bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is not routinely recommended in the United States to prevent tuberculosis.

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Understand that the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is primarily used to prevent tuberculosis (TB), especially severe forms in children.
Recognize that one reason BCG is not routinely recommended in the United States is because the incidence of TB is relatively low, so the risk-benefit ratio does not favor widespread vaccination.
Identify that another reason is that the BCG vaccine can interfere with the interpretation of the tuberculin skin test (TST), which is commonly used in the U.S. for TB screening, leading to false-positive results.
Consider that the BCG vaccine has variable efficacy against pulmonary TB in adults, which is the most common and contagious form of TB in the U.S., reducing its overall utility in this population.
Summarize that due to low TB prevalence, interference with diagnostic tests, and variable vaccine efficacy, the U.S. public health policy does not recommend routine BCG vaccination.

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BCG Vaccine and Its Purpose

The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is derived from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis and is primarily used to protect against tuberculosis (TB). It is most effective in preventing severe forms of TB in children, such as TB meningitis and miliary TB, but its efficacy against pulmonary TB in adults varies widely.
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Tuberculosis Epidemiology in the United States

In the United States, the incidence of tuberculosis is relatively low compared to many other countries. Due to effective public health measures, including screening and treatment of latent TB infections, routine BCG vaccination is not considered necessary for the general population.
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Interference with Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

BCG vaccination can cause false-positive results in the tuberculin skin test, which is commonly used in the U.S. to detect latent TB infection. This interference complicates TB diagnosis and surveillance, making the vaccine less practical for routine use in low-incidence settings.
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a. Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

b. Pneumocystis pneumonia is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

c. Tuberculosis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

d. Histoplasmosis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

e. Influenza is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

f. Colds are caused by (viruses, bacteria, fungi).

g. Coccidioidomycosis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

h. Diphtheria is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

i. Pertussis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

j. Scarlet fever is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

k. Legionellosis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

l. Q fever is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

m. Hanta pulmonary syndrome is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

n. Streptococcal pharyngitis is caused by a (virus, bacterium, fungus).

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