scholarly journals A prospective study on pattern of microbes in chronic suppurative otitis media

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 331
Author(s):  
Ajaz U. Haq ◽  
Rishabh Dogra ◽  
Kanika Arora ◽  
Fatma Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Otitis Media ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Microbial Profile ◽  
Antimicrobial Sensitivity ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a common chronic ear disease causing serious local damage and complications. Irrational use of antibiotics for its management has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. This study was conducted to find out the microbial profile and their antimicrobial sensitivity patterns in CSOM patients in Garhwal belt.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total number of 100 patients of clinically diagnosed CSOM were enrolled over the duration of 1 year. Ear discharge was collected using sterile swabs and processed for the identification of aerobes, anaerobes and fungal isolates. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolates was performed.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Maximum incidence of CSOM was observed in patients of 10–20 years age group with female preponderance. Decreased hearing was the main associated symptom. Out of 100 swabs, microbial growth was obtained in 88 samples amongst which 61 had monomicrobial growth while 39 had polymicrobial growth. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common isolate. Amikacin showed maximum activity to most of the isolates.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Evaluation of microbes and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern in local area becomes helpful in prescribing empirical treatment for successful cure of CSOM.</p>

scholarly journals Clinico-microbial profile in chronic suppurative otitis media and its management in tertiary care centre

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Rashmi Ramashesh ◽  
Samira Abdul Wajid ◽  
Smitha Chandra
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern ◽  
Pseudomonas Species

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is an ever growing concern of preventable hearing loss and is a major health concern especially in tropical countries. Lack of cleanliness, overcrowding, poverty, malnutrition and medical ignorance are few of the contributing factors. The microbiological flora is constantly changing due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics with rapid change in the antibiotic sensitivity patterns. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine the epidemiological profile, bacteriological profile and the antibiotic sensitivity pattern which would help in establishing a protocol in management of CSOM patients in the hospital.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 100 patients of CSOM attending the ENT Outpatient Department of The Oxford medical College, Hospital and Research Centre were included in the study. The samples were immediately sent to the Microbiology laboratory for further processing according to standard procedure.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 100 cases, 74 were active mucosal type and 26 were active squamous, with Pseudomonas species (33.6%) being the predominant organism. <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> was the next common organism with MSSA (16.3%) and MRSA (12.5%), CONS were 6.7%. Among the 28 gram-negative bacilli, <em>Klebsiella pneumoniae</em> (7.7%), was followed by <em>Escherichia coli</em> (5.7%), and <em>Proteus mirabilis</em> (4.8%).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Pseudomonas species and <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> are the commonest organisms of CSOM. Ciprofloxacin can be used as a topical agent for treating gram-negative bacilli. Among systemic antibiotics- Linezolid, Amikacin and Imepenam remains the drug of choice.</p><p><br /><br /></p>

scholarly journals A study of microbial gamut and antibiograms in chronic suppurative otitis media

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Raj Tajamul Hussain ◽  
Sanam Altaf ◽  
Owais Makhdoomi ◽  
Mariya Ali
Keyword(s):  
Otitis Media ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antibiotic Sensitivity ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Gram Staining ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aim of the study was to discern the patterns in microbial diversity and the resistogram among the patients suffering from CSOM.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A total number of 100 ear swabs were investigated for the present study. Their gram staining, direct microscopy with KOH, culture sensitivity, and biochemical tests were carried out to identify the organisms and to know their sensitivity pattern. All the swabs were collected from clinically diagnosed cases of chronic suppurative otitis media visiting otolaryngology outpatient department of tertiary care hospital. The study period was one year, from January 2016 to December 2017.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of total 100 cases, 90 were culture<strong> </strong>positives, 6 showed no growth and 4 were<strong> </strong>skin contaminants (mirococci). Out of 90 culture positives, fungal culture was positive in 5 (5.5%) while combined bacteria and fungi obtained in 18 (20%) cases and only bacteria in 67 (74.4%) cases. Among the aerobic bacterial isolates, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most common bacteria isolated from the bacterial culture (n=36; 34.95%) followed by <em>Staphylococcus aureus </em>(n=28; 27.18%) and <em>Proteus</em> (n=13; 12.62%). Among the fungal isolates,<strong> </strong><em>Aspergillus niger </em>was predominant followed<strong> </strong>by Candida <em>albicans </em>&amp; <em>Aspergillus flavus.</em> Amikacin and imipenem were found to be the most effective antibiotics with low resistance rates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The present study gave an insight into the bacteriological profile of the cases of CSOM and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns. This in turn will ensure rational and judicious use of antibiotics and thus prevent emergence of resistant bugs and also the complications associated with CSOM.</p>

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Patients with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
Salah Uddin Ahmmed ◽  
AKM Asaduzzaman ◽  
Basir Ahmed ◽  
Monsur Alam ◽  
Misbah AL Kabir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Otitis Media ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Bacterial Isolates ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern ◽  
Antimicrobial Sensitivity ◽  
Sensitivity Pattern ◽  
High Level

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is one of the common diseases of the middle ear especially in developing countries. Early and effective treatment based on the knowledge of causative micro-organisms and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern ensures prompt clinical recovery and possible complications may be avoided. Objectives: This study was done to determine the pattern of bacterial isolates and to detect their antibiogram. Methods: A total of 103 patients clinically diagnosed of CSOM were enrolled in the study and the samples were obtained from each patient using sterile cotton swabs and cultured for bacterial isolates. Antimicrobial susceptibility test of the isolates were performed using Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion method. Results: Among the cases females were more affected than males. Out of the 103 cases, bacteriological investigation revealed that Pseudomonas aeruginosa 42 (44.68%) and Staphylococcus aureus 31(32.97%) were the predominant bacteria. Ciprofloxacin and Ceftazidime revealed high level of sensitivity whereas high resistance rates were observed for Amoxycillin, Gentamicin and Cephalexin. Conclusion: The study concluded that an appropriate knowledge of the etiological agents and antibacterial susceptibility of microorganisms would contribute to a rational use of antibiotics, success of treatment and reduce the complications of CSOM. Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; October 2016; 22(2): 90-95.

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