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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
PubMed
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.

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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:

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  • 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.