Abstract
Using a novel porcine model of intravenous Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, we showed that invasive pneumococcal infections induce marked platelet activation and hyperreactivity. This may contribute to the vascular complications seen in pneumococcal infection.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 123-126 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Thrombosis Research |
| Volume | 144 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2016 |
Keywords
- Infection
- Myocardial infarction
- Platelet activation
- Platelets
- Pneumonia
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
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