BCG Vaccination Linked to Lower SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence
History of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is associated with decreased seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G among health care workers.
History of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is associated with decreased seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G among health care workers.
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