732. Description of Diagnoses and Antibiotic Management of Otitis Media and Otitis Externa in Adults

Medical therapy of otitis externa and otitis media.

Medical regimens for the successful treatment of infectious otitis may vary widely depending on the degree of pathologic changes of the external ear canals, the status of the tympanic membranes, and the specific microorganisms involved. Chronic otitis media is especially problematic, because impaction of the bullae can be difficult to resolve and these cases often involve antibiotic-resistant b...

Management of otitis externa

he frequent occurrence of occult and/or recurrent otitis externa in Pets can give owners the false impression that this disorder is easily managed or cured. Given the numerous possible predisposing and primary causes, it is clear that resolving a case of otitis externa is often more challenging than many Pet owners appreciate. The previous article outlined a diagnostic approach to otitis extern...

Differential diagnosis of otitis media and externa.

Successful management of otitis externa

Otitis is one the most common problems seen in dogs. Most acute cases can be managed with topical polyvalent ear preparations. However, these cases frequently evolve into chronic or recurrent otitis that is much harder to resolve. Ongoing cycles of infection and inflammation will lead to chronic pathological changes and select for antimicrobial resistance that make management much more challeng...

Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Pseudomonas Isolates from Otitis Externa

Background: Otitis externa is an inflammation of the ear canal, which may be caused by bacteria especially pseudomonas. Extension of the otitis media can result in osteomyelitis and cranial nerve palsies, possibly lead to a brain infection. Aim: To identify and antibiotic susceptibility of pseudomonas isolates from samples taken from the ears of patients with otitis externa. Methods: Total 30 e...