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Soft tissue infection caused by Kingella kingae in a child
U Rolle1, R Schille, D Hörmann
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, and the Institute of Pathology, University of Leipzig, Germany.
Insights
Kingella kingae infections are rising in children, often affecting bones and joints. This case highlights a rare presternal soft tissue infection in a child, successfully treated with surgery and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Bacteriology
- Surgical infections
Background:
- Kingella kingae is an increasingly recognized pathogen in pediatric infections.
- Osteoarticular infections are the most common presentation of Kingella kingae.
- Soft tissue infections due to Kingella kingae are less frequently reported.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old child presented with a presternal soft tissue infection.
- The infection was caused by Kingella kingae.
- Clinical and laboratory findings were documented.
Findings:
- Surgical excochleation was performed to address the infection.
- Antibiotic treatment was administered.
- The child experienced an uneventful recovery.
Implications:
- This case expands the spectrum of Kingella kingae presentations in children.
- It underscores the importance of considering Kingella kingae in pediatric soft tissue infections.
- Prompt surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Abstract:
During the last years an increasing number of reports concerning Kingella kingae infections in children has been published. Most cases were osteoarticular infections. The authors report the clinical and laboratory findings from a 3-year-old child with a presternal soft tissue infection due to K kingae. After surgical excochleation and antibiotic treatment there was an uneventful recovery. J Pediatr Surg 36:946-947.