Abstract
Background: In Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM), the spread of micro organisms to adjacent structures can result in a broad range of intracranial and extracranial complications. Objectives: To study the microbiological profile of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Materials and Methods : Ear swabs were collected and cultured from 200 patients with purulent discharge from perforated tympanic membranes attending the ENT clinic. The organisms isolated were identified by standard microbiological methods and antibiogram pattern was determined. Results: The most common organism isolated was Pseudomonas aeruginosa [83 (41.5%)] followed by Staphylococcus aureus [60 (30%)]. Most of the isolates (90%) in our study were sensitive to Amikacin Conclusion: The knowledge of the local pattern of infection is essential for starting empirical therapy and reducing the potential risks of complications.
Highlights
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a condition of the middle ear that is characterised by persistent or recurrent discharge of three months or more through a perforation of the tympanic membrane
These may be related to the spread of micro organisms to adjacent structures of the ear or may cause local damage in the middle ear itself
The study of microbiological profile is necessary for the better management of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) .The aim of our study was to determine the microbial profile & their antibiogram pattern & to prepare a protocol for empircal antibiotic therapy based on the local pattern of microbial isolates
Summary
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a condition of the middle ear that is characterised by persistent or recurrent discharge of three months or more through a perforation of the tympanic membrane. Infection of the middle ear mucosa subsequently results in ear discharge.[1] These may be related to the spread of micro organisms to adjacent structures of the ear or may cause local damage in the middle ear itself. In Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM), the spread of micro organisms to adjacent structures can result in a broad range of intracranial and extracranial complications. Objectives: To study the microbiological profile of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Materials & Methods: Ear swabs were collected & cultured from 200 patients with purulent discharge from perforated tympanic membranes attending the ENT clinic.
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