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[Kingella kingae osteomyelitis]

S Wildt1, M Boas

  • 1H:S Hvidovre Hospital, klinisk mikrobiologisk afdeling 445 og paediatrisk afdeling 531. siw@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 29, 2001
PubMed

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Kingella kingae osteomyelitis is a rare bone infection in young children. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and isolating this difficult-to-grow bacterium.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Bacterial Pathogenesis
  • Musculoskeletal Infections

Background:

  • Kingella kingae is an increasingly recognized cause of osteoarticular infections in children.
  • These infections can present with non-specific symptoms, leading to diagnostic delays.
  • Kingella kingae is a fastidious and slow-growing organism, posing challenges for laboratory isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of Kingella kingae osteomyelitis in a 1-year-old child.
  • To discuss the clinical presentation and diagnostic difficulties associated with Kingella kingae osteomyelitis.
  • To review the literature on Kingella kingae osteoarticular infections in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Literature review of Kingella kingae osteoarticular infections.

Main Results:

  • A 1-year-old child presented with symptoms consistent with osteomyelitis.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed as Kingella kingae osteomyelitis.
  • Challenges in bacterial isolation due to the organism's fastidious nature were encountered.

Conclusions:

  • Kingella kingae is an important pathogen to consider in pediatric osteomyelitis.
  • Early recognition and appropriate diagnostic methods are crucial for timely management.
  • Improved laboratory techniques may aid in the detection of this challenging bacterium.

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