Non-severe burn injury increases cancer incidence in mice and has long-term impacts on the activation and function of T cells

Recent evidence suggests that burn patients are at increased risk of hospital admission for infection, mental health conditions, cardiovascular disease and cancer for many years after discharge for the burn injury itself.

Citation:
Barrett LW, Fear VS, Foley B, Audsley K, Barnes S, Newnes H, McDonnell A, Wood FM, Fear MW, Waithman J. Non-severe burn injury increases cancer incidence in mice and has long-term impacts on the activation and function of T cells. Burns and Trauma. 2022;10.

Keywords:
Burn injury; Cancer; Immune dysfunction; Immunology; Surgery; T cells

Abstract:
Recent evidence suggests that burn patients are at increased risk of hospital admission for infection, mental health conditions, cardiovascular disease and cancer for many years after discharge for the burn injury itself.