Diabetes does not influence activation of coagulation, fibrinolysis or anticoagulant pathways in Gram-negative sepsis (melioidosis).

Diabetes is associated with a disturbance of the haemostatic balance and is an important risk factor for sepsis, but the influence of diabetes on the pathogenesis of sepsis remains unclear. Melioidosis ( Burkholderia pseudomallei infection) is a common cause of community-acquired sepsis in Southeast...

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Main Authors: Koh, G, Meijers, J, Maude, R, Limmathurotsakul, D, Day, N, Peacock, S, van der Poll, T, Wiersinga, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011