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Kingella kingae intervertebral diskitis in an adult
J F Meis1, R W Sauerwein, I C Gyssens
1Department of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Summary
Kingella kingae rarely causes infection. This study reports the first adult case of intervertebral diskitis due to Kingella kingae, previously only seen in children.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Kingella kingae is an uncommon pathogen.
- It is primarily linked to endocarditis and septic arthritis in adults.
- Intervertebral diskitis caused by Kingella kingae has been documented in children.
Observation:
- This report details the first documented case of intervertebral diskitis caused by Kingella kingae in an adult patient.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic process for this rare adult infection are described.
Findings:
- Kingella kingae can cause intervertebral diskitis in adults, challenging previous assumptions.
- Review of pediatric cases provides context for understanding this adult presentation.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known spectrum of Kingella kingae infections.
- Clinicians should consider Kingella kingae in the differential diagnosis of adult intervertebral diskitis.
- Further research is warranted to understand the epidemiology and pathogenesis of Kingella kingae diskitis in adults.