Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Sensitivity of 100 Cases of Otitis Externa

Luthra, Heera; Sharma, Vishal; Jindal, N

doi:10.1007/s12070-020-02151-x

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“…4,5,6 These studies also reported polymicrobial infection with two or more bacteria. Luthra et al 9 Reported polymicrobial culture in only 5 out of 110 ears, with coexistence of two bacteria in only 1 sample. However, our study did not demonstrate any polymicrobial isolates.…”

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“…Younger age of incidence has been reported in studies which attribute it to outdoor exposure and active participation in school and college activities. 8,9 Sanchez et al 10 reported an average age of 30.5 years, whereas Kiakojuri et al 11 reported middle-aged individuals (35-44 years) to be most often affected. Rowlands et al 12 concluded otitis externa to be common in all age groups.…”

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Bacteriological Flora of Acute Otitis Externa

K.C.,

Shrestha,

Madhup

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Acute otitis externa refers to inflammation of external auditory meatus skin usually due to infectious etiology. Bacterial etiology of the entity has been established by various studies; however, the predominant causative pathogen has been identified as either Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus aureus. This study aimed to identify the aerobic bacteria responsible for this condition at our centre, and their antimicrobial susceptibility. Methods: 102 patients presenting to our Outpatient Department with acute otitis externa over a period of 1 year (5th April, 2021 - 4th April, 2022) underwent collection of external auditory canal swabs for aerobic bacteriological profile, followed by antimicrobial susceptibility for the recovered isolates. Results: The commonest isolate was Staphylococcus aureus (61.8%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21.6%). Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was recorded at an alarming rate of 15.7%. Conclusion: Culture and Sensitivity testing in cases of Acute otitis externa helps to modify the treatment regimen in cases not responding to the usual therapy.

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Bacteriological Flora of Acute Otitis Externa

K.C.,

Shrestha,

Madhup

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“…The most common cause of acute otitis externa is a bacterial infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (20-60% prevalence) and Staphylococcus aureus (10-70% prevalence), 2 of 10 occurring as a polymicrobial infection [5]. Rarely, it may result from a fungal infection caused by Candida albicans or Aspergillus sp [6]. Fungal involvement is more common in chronic OE or after treatment of acute OE with topical or systemic antibiotics.…”

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Perspectives of Italian Physicians and Patients in the Treatment of Otitis Externa: A Real-Life Study

Gelardi

Giancaspro

Landi³

et al. 2023

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(1) Background: Otitis externa (OE) is a common inflammatory disease of the external ear canal. Given the numerous manifestations of OE, the high rate of recurrence of the disease, as well as the emergence of resistance to antibiotics, therapeutic strategies are numerous and still not well standardized. The aim of this study was to investigate the patient journey of Italian patients suffering from OE, paying greater attention to new therapeutic options. (2) Methods: We conducted a national survey to evaluate the characteristics of patients affected by OE and to analyze the most-prescribed treatments. (3) Results: OE is a common, often relapsing disease that has several clinical manifestations. Prior to observation, the combination of corticosteroids and topical antibiotics was the most common therapeutic strategy. At the time of observation, new liposomal ozone-based preparations were the most-prescribed treatment. (4) Conclusions: This multi-center study investigated key aspects of the OE patient journey, highlighting the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Restoring a correct ear microbiome is the therapeutic goal. In this context, new liposomal ozone-based drugs represent a promising therapeutic strategy.

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Microbiological Profile and Antibiotic Sensitivity of 100 Cases of Otitis Externa

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Bacteriological Flora of Acute Otitis Externa

Bacteriological Flora of Acute Otitis Externa

Perspectives of Italian Physicians and Patients in the Treatment of Otitis Externa: A Real-Life Study

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