Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG)? An attenuated form of a mycobacterium that activates the immune system. BCG extracts are used in adjuvants to stimulate the immune response.

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