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)
formerly called Moraxella kingae; infection: coord IM with NEISSERIACEAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Other names Moraxella kingae; Moraxella kingii; Kingella kingii
