Becegitis is a rare and usually benign condition that occurs following inoculation with BCG, the vaccine used to fight tuberculosis. Side effects of the vaccine can manifest themselves in different ways, but it is most often in the form of localized inflammatory skin reactions that the disorder presents itself. Benegitis occurs mainly in children who are vaccinated during the first six months of life. The onset of the disorder is accentuated by certain factors, including an overdose of the vaccine or muscle damage during the injection. Becegitis also becomes dangerous when it occurs in children with an immune deficiency. In this case, we speak of disseminated becegite.
Symptoms of becegitis
Becegitis, which manifests itself through different symptoms that vary depending on the patient's body and the factors that promote the disorder. Among the main symptoms are localized skin inflammation, followed by the appearance of a papule or erythema. Benegitis, in addition, may manifest as ulcerations around the injection area. During the healing phase, the scars formed are often unsightly because of the blisters generated. Benegitis, too, can result in inflammation of the axillary lymph node and pus.
Recommended homeopathic remedies
In homeopathy, Silicea is one of the most suitable remedies for becegitis insofar as it can effectively treat weeping dermatoses. For optimal therapeutic effectiveness, the recommended dosage is 2 to 3 daily doses of 5 granules of Silicea 15 CH for 3 months. Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy also suitable for the treatment of becegitis, especially in children. The most appropriate dilutions are then 5 or 9 CH, but Arnica-based ointments can also be used to relieve inflamed areas. In the same way as Arnica, Sulfuricum acidum is also recommended in case of becegite to reduce possible skin suppurations. Finally, Belladona 5 CH and Pyrogenium 9 CH also enter the list of the most used homeopathic remedies for the treatment of becegite.
When to see a doctor?
In the case of becegitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor when the first symptoms appear in order to implement the necessary treatment as quickly as possible. In addition, benecegitis can be accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, hence the need to treat the child as soon as possible. In addition, the advice of a specialist is also recommended in the event of a worsening of the disease, especially when the skin ulcerations do not subside or when they fill with pus.
