Microbiology of septic arthritis in young Auckland children.

Background: Kingella kingae is an important cause of septic arthritis in young children, with modern laboratory methods leading to increased detection. Prevalence of this pathogen in New Zealand, where there are high rates of childhood infections due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, is not known.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of children <5 years with septic arthritis (without osteomyelitis) at a tertiary children's hospital in Auckland, over 10 years (2005-2014).

The role of Kingella kingae in pre-school aged children with bone and joint infections.

Objectives: The Pre-school Osteoarticular Infection (POI) study aimed to describe the burden of disease, epidemiology, microbiology and treatment of acute osteoarticular infections (OAI) and the role of Kingella kingae in these infections.

Methods: Information about children 3-60 months of age who were hospitalized with an OAI to 11 different hospitals across Australia and New Zealand between January 2012 and December 2016 was collected retrospectively.

Results: A total of 907 cases (73%) were included.

Paediatric trainee supervision: management changes and perceived education value.

Aim: Supervision in postgraduate training is an under-researched area. We measured the amount, type and effect of supervision on patient care and perceived education value in a general paediatric service.

Method: We designed a structured observation form and questionnaire to document the type, duration and effect of supervision on patient management and perceived education value.