Kingella kingae

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.400.425.550.400.375 - B03.660.075.525.410.410

**Synonyms:** - Moraxella kingae - Moraxella kingii - Kingella kingii