Tuberculous otitis media in an adult in a primary care setting: A case report

Abstract

Tuberculous otitis media is a rare disease, hence not often considered in the differential diagnosis of otorrhea. This results in late diagnosis with resulting complications such as irreversible hearing loss. A case report with review of the literature is presented, emphasizing that tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of otorrhea not responding to commonly prescribed antibiotics. We also emphasize the importance of awareness creation in the management of such a disease, involving family members to oversee treatment and also research on ways of shortening duration of treatment to avoid default in treatment.