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Newborns receive the BCG vaccine at birth. BCG stands for ____?
Question

Newborns receive the BCG vaccine at birth. BCG stands for ____?

A.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

B.

Bladder Cancer Gene

C.

Bacterial Capsular Genes

D.

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
Explanation:
The BCG vaccine stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, which is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis (TB).​
The BCG vaccine has also been used in the treatment of bladder cancer in certain cases.​
Information Booster:
  • ​The BCG vaccine contains a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bov is, a bacterium closely related to the one that causes TB in humans.

  •  Basal Cell Carcinoma – This refers to a type of skin cancer.

  • Immunity: Provides protection against TB meningitis and other serious forms of TB in children.

  • Global Use: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the BCG vaccine for infants.

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