Aerobic Bacteriology of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media(CSOM) in A Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear and mastoid cavity. Clinical features are recurrent otorrhoea through a tympanic perforation, with conductive hearing loss of varying severity. The objective of this cross sectional prospective study was to determine the microbial diversity a of aerobic bacterial isolates among the patients suffering from CSOM. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing for aerobic isolates was carried out by Modified Stokes disc diffusion method on Muller Hinton agar. Results were interpreted in accordance with central laboratory standards institute guidelines. The isolated microbial organism belonged to a myriad array with Staphylococcus aureus being the most predominant organism.(40.2%) with Pseudomonas aeruginosa being the second most common.(29.8%). Continuous and periodic evaluation of microbiological pattern and antibiotic sensitivity of isolates is necessary to decrease the potential risk of complications by early institution of appropriate treatment.
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Sonal Sehgal
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