Kingella kingae septic arthritis.
Mohammed KhattakSujith Vellathussery ChakkalakumbilRobert A StevensonDavid J BrysonMichael J ReidyChristopher L TalbotHarvey GeorgePublished in: The bone & joint journal (2021)
K. kingae was the most commonly isolated organism from paediatric culture- and/or PCR-positive confirmed septic arthritis, with only one third of cases detected on routine cultures. It is important to develop and maintain a clinical suspicion for K. kingae infection in young patients presenting atypically. Routine PCR testing is recommended in these patients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(3):584-588.