Aetiology of ear infection and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among patients attending otorhinolaryngology clinic at a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a hospital-based cross-sectional study

Conclusions The findings from this study reveal that the leading aetiological agent of ear infection is bacteria. Furthermore, our findings show a significant proportion of ESBL-PE and MRSA-causing ear infections. Hence, detecting multidrug-resistant bacteria is crucial to improving ear infection management.

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Source: BMJ Open - April 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Shangali, A., Kamori, D., Massawe, W., Masoud, S., Kibwana, U., Mwingwa, A. G., Manisha, A., Mwandigha, A. M., Mirambo, M. M., Mshana, S. E., Manyahi, J., Majigo, M. Tags: Open access, Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Source Type: research