Action of toxic staphylococcal (St. aureus) substances on the functional properties of the thrombocytes

The effect of toxic substances from St. aureus on morphofunctional properties of platelets has been studied in vitro. The toxic substances have been shown to induce platelet aggregation and stimulate their secretion. The platelets are transformed from discs to spheres with small pseudopodia. It is believed that platelet aggregation and secretion play an essential role in hemostasis and microcirculation disturbances.