BCG Vaccine

**Definition:** An active immunizing agent and a viable avirulent attenuated strain of MYCOBACTERIUM BOVIS, which confers immunity to mycobacterial infections. It is used also in immunotherapy of neoplasms due to its stimulation of antibodies and non-specific immunity.

**Tree numbers:** - D20.215.894.135.825.100

**Synonyms:** - Calmette Guerin Bacillus Vaccine - Calmette's Vaccine - Bacillus Calmette Guerin Vaccine