Original Article

Granulomatous Lesions Occurring at Site of Injections of Vaccines and Antibiotics

Authors: MAY OWEN M.D., ALICE SMITH M.D., JOHN COULTRAS B.A., M.S.

Abstract

The authors describe an interesting series of patients who developed granulomas due to Myco. fortuitum at the site of injections of influenza vaccine in most instances, though also following other parenteral medications. The source of contamination could not be found.

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