Coagulation and Fibrinolysis as Virulence Factors for Invasive Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Infections

Coagulation and Fibrinolysis as Virulence Factors for Invasive Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Infections.

the aim of this study is to investigate the role of staphylokinase, streptokinase and MMP activation in invasive staphylococcal and streptococcal infections.

Inclusion Criteria:

• all patients that undergo surgical treatment for invasive streptococcal or staphylococcal infections, including acute infective endocarditis and necrotizing fasciitis, from the UZ Leuven University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

• none