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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to a US-based research, a combination of reduced morbidity and mortality could make the BCG vaccination a “game-changer” in the fight against novel coronavirus. What is full form of C in BCG?
A
Ciclosporin
B
Corona
C
Calmette
D
Cytomegalovirus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -TB Vaccine (BCG) This vaccine is not widely used in the United States. However, it is often given to infants and small children in other countries where TB is common.

Detailed explanation-2: -People who have been vaccinated with Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) should not be exempted from TB skin testing unless they have a documented positive result from a prior test.

Detailed explanation-3: -BCG, or bacille Calmette-Guerin, is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) disease. Many foreign-born persons have been BCG-vaccinated. BCG is used in many countries with a high prevalence of TB to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -If the BCG vaccine is recommended for your baby, it will usually be offered at about 28 days old. This may be offered at a hospital, a local healthcare centre or, occasionally, at your GP surgery.

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