It is time to have a molecular test for diagnosing Kingella kingae infections in the lab!
Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: ABSTRACT The article by S. J. Oyeniran, A. L. Leber and H. Wang (J Clin Microbiol 63:e00986-25, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00986-25 ) describes a novel laboratory-developed diagnostic PCR assay that amplifies the gene encoding Kingella kingae ’s major outer membrane protein. The test confirmed the prime role of the organism causing skeletal system infections in preschoolers and enabled the administration of targeted antibiotic therapy. It is hoped that a much-needed commercial K. kingae -specific molecular test will soon receive FDA clearance to improve the management of pediatric osteoarticular infections.
Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology
DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01532-25
Author: Pablo Yagupsky
Institution: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417119214