Scientists hunt for clues in mysterious, severe bacterial infections

NCT ID NCT02026895

Summary

This study aimed to understand why the bacteria Staphylococcus lugdunensis causes severe infections like bloodstream infections and heart infections in some people. Researchers compared 82 adult patients with different types of infections to see if specific bacterial toxins were linked to more serious illness. The goal was to gather knowledge to help identify patients at higher risk and guide future research, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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