Bacteriology and Antibiotic sensitivity of ear discharge in a tertiary care centre in Northern India

Dr Anjan Kumar Sahoo; Dr Karandeep Singh

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

Bacteriology and Antibiotic sensitivity of ear discharge in a tertiary care centre in Northern India

Dr Anjan Kumar Sahoo, Dr Karandeep Singh

Abstract :

Introduction: Otitis media (OM) is a leading infection and a major health problem in developing countries such as India. Subsequently if unattended it causes serious local damage and life threatening complications. Early and effective treatment based on the knowledge of causative micro–organisms and their antimicrobial sensitivity ensures prompt clinical recovery and possible complications can thus be avoided. Aims: The aim of this study was to isolate the common organisms associated with OM and also to detect the drug sensitivity of the organisms. Materials and methods: A total of 110 patients clinically diagnosed of OM were inducted in the study and the pus samples were obtained from each patient using sterile cotton swabs. Results Female(59%) outnumbered males in our study. Pseudomonas aeruginosa(35%) and Staphylococcus aureus (27%) were the most common causative bacteria identified. Pseudomonas showed maximum sensitivity to Piperacillin , Linezolid and Ciprofloxacin. Conlusion: OM is predominantly a disease of childhood and young adults. Maximum number of cultures obtained are monomicrobial and mixed infections are comparatively less common. The cause and pathogenesis of otitis media is multifactorial Pseudomonas aeuregenosa and staphylococcus aureus were the most common organism isolated. Proper and appropriate use of antibiotics will reduce the chance of antibiotic resistance and also will reduce the cost of treatment.