Immunological consequences of burn injury in children.
The authors investigated immunological changes after burn injury in children. Relevant findings were observed in the following immunological factors: phagocytose activity, T-lymphocytes, active T-lymphocytes, test of blastic transformation of lymphocytes and immunoglobulins. The findings confirm from an immunological point of view the requirement of early necrectomy (at the latest on day 4 or 5 after injury). Later necrectomy cannot prevent immunosuppression after burn injury but itself causes deterioration of the immunological status of patient. Adequate therapy can improve the immunological status of burned patients.
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Unit of Pediatric Surgery, University School of Medicine, Komensky's University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Janota
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D000293:Adolescent; D002056:Burns / Q000276:immunology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003167:Complement Activation; D003646:Debridement; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D010587:Phagocytosis; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*