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Endocarditis caused by Kingella indologenes
D B Jenny1, P W Letendre, G Iverson
1Department of Cardiology, Dakota Medical Center, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Fargo.
Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|July 1, 1987
Summary
The first reported endocarditis case caused by Kingella indologenes highlights rare occurrences of Kingella species in heart valve infections. These infections typically present with a mild clinical course and respond well to antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining, often affecting heart valves.
- The genus Kingella comprises three species, with limited documented cases of endocarditis.
Observation:
- This report details the first known case of endocarditis caused by Kingella indologenes.
- A literature review identified only seven prior cases of endocarditis attributed to other Kingella species (Kingella kingae and Kingella denitrificens).
Findings:
- Kingella species demonstrate sensitivity to a broad spectrum of antimicrobial agents.
- Endocarditis caused by Kingella species appears to be a rare condition.
Implications:
- The findings suggest that Kingella species, while rare causes of endocarditis, are treatable with common antibiotics.
- The generally benign clinical course associated with Kingella endocarditis offers a positive outlook for affected patients.