Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-5 | Issue-09 | 399-402
Original Research Article
A Study on the Microbiology of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
Dr. Manaswini Das, Dr. Deeganta Mohanty, Dr. U Sreenivasa Rao
Published : Sept. 17, 2020
Abstract
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is an important cause of morbidity in developing countries and a harbinger of many complications, out of which hearing loss; especially in children is a cause for concern. The present study focuses on the causative agents of CSOM and their antibiotic susceptibilities. The patients were found to be more in the first two decades of life (29.2%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to be the most common agent (49.7%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus (23.8%). The isolates were found to be susceptible to a number of antibiotics, which can be used to prevent the life-long complications of CSOM. Timely culture and sensitivity helps in the management of these cases.