Women with severe burns face higher risk of blood infections, Swiss study finds

Women with severe burn injuries are almost twice as likely as men to develop serious blood infections, according to new Swiss research. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The study, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has produced findings that have taken scientists by surprise. Researchers are now trying to understand what lies behind the stark difference. + Fire victims treated in Zurich with skin from Dutch donors When someone suffers a severe burn, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through the damaged skin, potentially causing life‑threatening complications. According to a statement from the SNSF on Wednesday, this can lead to sepsis, a dangerous reaction that may result in multiple organ failure. An SNSF‑funded study has examined which patients are most at risk of developing these infections. The researchers analysed data from 269 people treated at the Centre for Severe Burn Injuries at Zurich University Hospital between 2017 ...