Spondylitis and osteomyelitis caused by Kingella kingae in children.
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Two cases of documented osteoarticular infections caused by Kingella kingae in children are reported. The main bacteriological characteristics and antibiotic susceptibilities of these two isolates are described. The pathology of K. kingae, particularly in bones and joints, is reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 25 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987