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Kingella kingae  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Kingella kingii
  • Moraxella kingae
  • Moraxella kingii

Note

  • formerly called Moraxella kingae; infection: coord IM with NEISSERIACEAE INFECTIONS (IM)

Scope note

  • A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria which is distinguished from other members of the genus KINGELLA by its beta hemolysis. It occurs normally in human mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, but can cause septic arthritis and endocarditis. (From Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 9th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D017882

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