Coordinated Molecular Cross-Talk between Staphylococcus aureus, Endothelial Cells and Platelets in Bloodstream Infection

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen often carried asymptomatically on the human body. Upon entry to the otherwise sterile environment of the cardiovascular system, S. aureus can lead to serious complications resulting in organ failure and death. The success of S. aureus as a pathogen...

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Main Authors: Carolina D. Garciarena, Tony M. McHale, Rebecca L. Watkin, Steven W. Kerrigan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/4/4/869