This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2018, Subject name: Pediatrics
BCG is maximally protective against:- 
Select and explain. 
A. Pulmonary TB, B. Pulmonary and CNS TB, C. CNS and Disseminated TB, D. Extra pulmonary TB
C: CNS and Disseminated TB
Answer: C: CNS and Disseminated TB 
Explanation: BCG VACCINE: - Vaccine used in India- Copenhagen strain - Primarily includes cell-mediated immunity - It has low protective efficacy against primary infection & pulmonary infection & all forms of TB - But enables satisfactory protection against severe forms of TB like Miliary TB, Tubercular meningitis & reduces moality