A 45-year-old man recently diagnosed with HIV (CD4 350 cells/µL) plans to travel to rural sub-Saharan Africa. He asks about BCG vaccination. What is t...

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A 45-year-old man recently diagnosed with HIV (CD4 350 cells/µL) plans to travel to rural sub-Saharan Africa. He asks about BCG vaccination. What is the correct advice?

Accepted Answer

BCG is contraindicated in HIV-positive individuals regardless of CD4 count

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BCG is strongly recommended for all HIV-positive travellers to high-burden TB countries

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BCG can be given if CD4 is >200 cells/µL

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BCG provides no protection against TB in adults

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A booster dose of BCG is recommended before travel

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): BCG in HIV

A 45-year-old man recently diagnosed with HIV (CD4 350 cells/µL) plans to travel to rural sub-Saharan Africa. He asks about BCG vaccination. What is the correct advice?