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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. (Source: BMJ Open)
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

Malignant External Otitis: What the Diabetes Specialist Should Know —A Narrative Review
ConclusionMEO is not an uncommon disease and is principally treated by ENT surgeons. Nevertheless, diabetes specialists should be aware of the disease presentation and management, since they will often encounter patients with undiagnosed MEO or will need to manage glucose levels in patients hospitalized with the disease. (Source: Diabetes Therapy)
Source: Diabetes Therapy - March 10, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Necrotising otitis externa, epistaxis education and aerosol generation in coughing
J Laryngol Otol. 2023 Mar 8:1-4. doi: 10.1017/S0022215123000415. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:36883670 | DOI:10.1017/S0022215123000415 (Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology)
Source: Journal of Laryngology and Otology - March 8, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Edward W Fisher Jonathan Fishman Source Type: research

Into the large ears: otitis externa associated with nematodes, mites, and bacteria in Asian elephants (Elephas maximus)
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), which is an endangered species, harbors several parasites. Among the ectoparasites that it harbors, ear mites of the genus Loxanoetus have the potential to cause external oti... (Source: Parasites and Vectors)
Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 6, 2023 Category: Microbiology Authors: Marcos Antonio Bezerra-Santos, Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Peter M. DiGeronimo, Erica Ward, Bruce Noden, Francesca De Luca, Elena Fanelli, Domenico Valenzano, Riccardo Paolo Lia and Domenico Otranto Tags: Research Source Type: research

To Determine the PH of External Auditory Canal in Otitis Externa: A Prospective Observational Study in a Tertiary Health Care Centre
This study involved 64(53.3%) patients were male and 56(46.7%) were females. The mean age group involved in the study was 42.50 years. The mean PH value in the external auditory canal during the first visit was alkaline (6.09) and the mean PH value at 42 days was changed to acidic (4.95) which was statistically significant (p = 0.00). There was significant reduction in the severity score in the oral antibiotic with topical steroid cream, followed by IG with topical steroid cream followed by Ichthammol glycerine (p = 0.001). In this study we have analyzed the pH level favorable in causing otitis externa and the be...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - March 2, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

UK consensus definitions for necrotising otitis externa: a Delphi study
Conclusions This work distills the clinical opinion of a large group of multidisciplinary specialists from across the UK to create practical definitions and statements to support clinical practice and research for NOE. This is the first step in an iterative process. Further work will seek to validate and test these definitions and inform their evolution. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - February 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hodgson, S. H., Khan, M. M., Patrick-Smith, M., Martinez-Devesa, P., Stapleton, E., Williams, O. M., Pretorius, P., McNally, M., Andersson, M. I., on behalf of UK NOE Collaborative Tags: Open access, Infectious diseases Source Type: research

Acute Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Feb;107(2):Online.NO ABSTRACTPMID:36791446 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - February 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research

Acute Otitis Externa: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Feb;107(2):145-151.ABSTRACTAcute otitis externa is an inflammatory condition that affects the external ear canal. It is usually of rapid onset and is generally caused by bacterial infection. The primary bacterial infections are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Acute otitis externa presents with pain (otalgia), redness, and swelling of the canal. It is more common in children and young adults. Tenderness on movement of the pinna or tragus is the classic finding. Analgesics and topical antibiotics are the mainstays of therapy. Topical medications include acetic acid 2%, aminoglycosides...
Source: American Family Physician - February 15, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Edward A Jackson Kamini Geer Source Type: research

Acute Otitis Externa: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2023 Feb;107(2):145-151.ABSTRACTAcute otitis externa is an inflammatory condition that affects the external ear canal. It is usually of rapid onset and is generally caused by bacterial infection. The primary bacterial infections are Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Acute otitis externa presents with pain (otalgia), redness, and swelling of the canal. It is more common in children and young adults. Tenderness on movement of the pinna or tragus is the classic finding. Analgesics and topical antibiotics are the mainstays of therapy. Topical medications include acetic acid 2%, aminoglycosides...
Source: Pain Physician - February 15, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Edward A Jackson Kamini Geer Source Type: research