Bacteria Causing Otitis Media in some Private and Public centers in Thamar governorate - Yemen
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Abstract
Aim: To identify the common bacteria causing OM and to determine its sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics. Also to identify some factors associated with OM.
Methods: Two hundred samples of ear discharge from patients with OM were collected and examined during the period from February 2010 to February 2011. Each patient filled a questionnaire. Results: Distribution of OM according to region of living was statistically significant (P value = 0.001). Bacteria isolated in this study were mainly gram positive (52.8%); Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolate (43.4%).
Conclusions: The bacteria isolated in this study were mainly gram positive (52.8%); Staphylococcus aureus was the most common isolate (43.4%). 47.1% of the bacteria isolated was gram -ve .Pseudomonas aeurginosa represent the majority with 29.3%. Ofloxacin and Gentamicin were the most effective antibiotics for most bacterial isolated.
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Otitis media, Bacteria, Antibiotics, Thamar/Yemen
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