Microbiology and drug sensitivity patterns of chronic suppurative otitis media.

200464 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Muhammad Azeem Aslam · Foundation University Medical College

Abstract

Commonest organisms isolated from chronic discharging ears were Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Majority of isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were sensitive to ciprofloxacin. Majority of strains of Staphylococcus aureus were resistant to penicillin. Cephradine and coamoxiclav were effective against most of the isolates of Staphylococcus aureus.

Topics & Keywords

Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Sinusitis and nasal conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 14, Issue 8, pp. 459-61

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