Pathogens
Kingella kingae

Kingella kingae

Precautions

See 'Additional Information'

Susceptibilities

General Information

Member of HACEK group, which cause endocarditis.

Colonizer of the oropharynx.

Most common cause of septic arthritis in children <4 years.

In addition to acute osteoarticular infections, can rarely also cause other invasive infections.

No specific recommendations from IPAC at time of monograph update.