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 |
Blood culture-positive patients and the pathogen found in the blood stream during microbiology blood sample examination, and the characteristics of their respective toxins