Giant tuberculin reaction associated with the homeopathic drug tuberculinum: a case report

Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Apr;58(7):e119-21. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu023. Epub 2014 Jan 14.

Abstract

Giant reactions to the tuberculin skin test are extremely rare and have been previously reported almost exclusively in patients with lepromatous leprosy. We herein report a giant tuberculin reaction associated with the homeopathic drug Tuberculinum in a patient with no evidence of active tuberculosis or leprosy.

Keywords: BCG vaccination; giant reaction; tuberculin skin test; tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • False Positive Reactions
  • Homeopathy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality Control
  • Tuberculin Test / adverse effects*
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / immunology