[Osteoarthritis and osteomyelitis due to Kingella kingae in children. Apropos of 5 cases and review of the literature]

H La Selve; J Bérard; G Barbe; N Cochat; P Cochat

[Osteoarthritis and osteomyelitis due to Kingella kingae in children. Apropos of 5 cases and review of the literature]

Pediatrie. 1986 Jun;41(4):297-304.

[Article in French]

Authors

H La Selve, J Bérard, G Barbe, N Cochat, P Cochat

PMID: 3808839

Abstract

Bone infection caused by Kingella kingae (Kk) is rare since there are only 15 published cases. We report 5 additional cases with isolation of Kk from fluid or bone aspiration. Kk was sensitive to the most common antibiotics. The outcome was favorable in every case.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Arthritis, Infectious / etiology*
Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
Child, Preschool
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Male
Moraxella
Osteoarthritis / etiology*
Osteoarthritis / microbiology
Osteomyelitis / etiology*
Osteomyelitis / microbiology
Spondylitis / etiology

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents