Association between history of viral infections and melanoma mortality

Background: Viral infections (VIs) have been linked to T-cell exhaustion, a state that impacts the immune system's ability to mount an effective anti-tumor response. This immunosuppressive effect may potentially worsen outcomes in melanoma patients. This study investigates the relationship betw...

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Published in:Heliyon
Main Authors: Nathan Shen, Polly Creveling, Joshua J. Horns, Josh Bleicher, John Hyngstrom, Tawnya Bowles, Michael Andreae, Tracy Onega, Elliot A. Asare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024163840