Use of Bacille Calmette-Guèrin (BCG) in multiple sclerosis.

Ristori, G; Buzzi, M G; Sabatini, U; Giugni, E; Bastianello, S; Viselli, F; Buttinelli, C; Ruggieri, S et al. · Neurology · 1999

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Abstract

We studied the effect of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine as an immunomodulator in MS. According to the guidelines for clinical trials in MS, a single crossover, MRI-monitored trial was performed in 14 patients with relapsing-remitting MS. After treatment, MRI activity was significantly reduced. No major adverse effects were reported. Adjuvant therapy with BCG vaccine was safe and merits study in MS.

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