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Septic arthritis caused by Kingella kingae.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Kingella kingae, a common oral bacterium, can cause serious infections like septic arthritis in infants. This case highlights the need for greater awareness of this organism
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Bacterial Pathogenesis
Background:
- Kingella kingae is a commensal bacterium typically found in the oral flora.
- It is infrequently recognized as a cause of severe clinical infections.
- The organism's role in serious pediatric infections remains underappreciated.