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Kingella kingae endophthalmitis in an infant
S M Carden1, D J Colville, G Gonis
1Department of Microbiology/Infectious Disease, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1991
Summary
Kingella kingae, a rare Gram-negative coccobacillus, caused metastatic endophthalmitis in an infant. This sight-threatening infection, previously unreported for this pathogen, responds well to antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Kingella kingae is a Gram-negative coccobacillus first identified in 1967.
- While associated with several pediatric syndromes, it has not been previously linked to endophthalmitis.
- Endophthalmitis is a severe ocular condition with potentially lethal and sight-threatening consequences.
Observation:
- An 11-month-old female presented with symptoms of metastatic endophthalmitis.
- Diagnostic investigations identified Kingella kingae as the causative bacterial agent.
Findings:
- This case represents the first reported instance of Kingella kingae causing endophthalmitis.
- The patient's condition was successfully managed with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- Kingella kingae is a pediatric pathogen known to cause other infections.
Implications:
- This finding expands the spectrum of clinical syndromes associated with Kingella kingae.
- Highlights the importance of considering Kingella kingae in pediatric endophthalmitis cases.
- Emphasizes the treatability of Kingella kingae infections with antibiotics.