Table 1 Bacterial origin
Patient ID | Bacterial strain in blood | Toxin secretion | Toxin capable of haemolysis | P2X-dependent toxicity in vitro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes, α-haemolysin | Yes |
#2 | Methcillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | Yes | Yes, α-toxin | Yes |
#3 | Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes, α-haemolysin | Yes |
#4 | Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase positive | Yes | Yes, α-toxin | Yes |
#5 | Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative | Yes | No | Unknown |
#6 | Streptococcus anginosus (Miller) group | Yes. | Yes | Unknown |
#7 | Bacterioides fragilis | Yes. | No | Unknown |
#8 | Streptococcus anginosus (Miller) group | Yes. | Yes | Unknown |
#9 | Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes, α-hemolysin | Yes |
#10 | Clostridium difficile (toxiogenic) | Yes | Yes, β-toxin | Inconclusive |
#11 | Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes, α-haemolysin | Yes |
#12 | Escherichia coli | Yes | Yes, α-haemolysin | Yes |
#13 | Aeromonas hydrophila | Yes | Yes, | Unknown |
#14 | Candida (torulopsis) Glabrata | Yes | Unknown | Unknown |