Ear Mite (Otodectes cynotis) Induced Otitis Externa and Complicated by Staphylococci Infection in a Persian cat
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Otitis externa complicated with chloramphenicol ear drops-induced perichondritis.
Otitis externa is a common condition of the ear. It is manifested as narrowing of the lumen owing to the edematous swelling of the ear canal lining. Perichondritis may occur independently or as a complication of the otitis externa. We report a case of perichondritis after using a topical ear drop. Changing the medication provides immediate resolution of the condition.
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Advances in Parasitology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2311-4096
DOI: 10.14737/journal.jap/2014/2.2.21.23