Analysis of Bacteriological Profile in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with Cholesteatoma
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Objectives: The objective of the study was to detect and analyze the bacteriological profile in cases of chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma and to assess the commonest organism found in cases of chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma. Material and methods: A total of 75 cases of chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma were admitted in E.N.T. Unit-1, Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Each patient had essential work up which included detailed history, clinical examination, investigations, otoscopic examination and examination under microscope of the ear and culture/sensitivity of the discharge. Results: In this study, the commonest pathogenic organism in order of frequency found in cases of cholesteatoma was Staphylococcus aureus 54%, Pseudomonas aureginosa 20%, Mixed 10%, Proteus 5%, others 3% and 8% cases showed no growth. Statistical analysis: Data was analysed using SPSS 13. Non parametric chi square test for proportion was used P-value less than 5% was considered as significant Conclusion: Staphylococcus aures was the commonest organism found in the cases of chronic suppurative otitis media with cholesteatoma.
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