Silvia Stocco

Oropharyngeal Kingella kingae Detection and Spondylodiscitis in Early Childhood—A Causal or Casual Association?

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 pedia...