Oropharyngeal Kingella kingae Detection and Spondylodiscitis in Early Childhood-A Causal or Casual Association?: A Case Report and a Systematic Literature Review.
BACKGROUND Pediatric spondylodiscitis is a rare condition, primarily affecting children aged 6-48 months. Kingella kingae is the leading pathogen in this age group, often presenting with mild or atypical features, which delay diagnosis. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed pediatric spondylodiscitis cases discharged f...