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Endoscopically guided sinus cultures in normal subjects.

D M Nadel1, D C Lanza, D W Kennedy

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

American Journal of Rhinology
|April 29, 1999
PubMed
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Identifying healthy sinus bacteria is crucial for interpreting nasal endoscopy findings. This study found Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative staphylococci, diphtheroids, and P. acnes in healthy volunteers.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Microbiology
  • Sinus Health

Background:

  • Traditional methods like Caldwell-Luc and antral puncture have been used to study sinus flora.
  • Nasal endoscopy is increasingly employed for sinus cultures, but its findings in healthy individuals require clarification.
  • Understanding normal sinus microbiota is essential for diagnosing sinusitis accurately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the bacterial flora present in the sinuses of healthy volunteers.
  • To establish a baseline for sinus microbiota in the absence of sinusitis.
  • To aid in the interpretation of sinus cultures obtained via nasal endoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five healthy volunteers participated in the study.
  • Swabs were collected from the middle meatus and sphenoethmoid recesses.

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  • Gram stain, aerobic, and anaerobic cultures were performed on collected samples.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighteen of the cultures yielded no aerobic organisms.
    • A total of 41 isolates were retrieved from the remaining 32 cultures.
    • Predominant aerobic bacteria included Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative staphylococci, and diphtheroids.
    • Propionibacterium acnes was the most common anaerobic isolate.

    Conclusions:

    • The study identified specific aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in healthy sinus cavities.
    • These findings provide a reference for normal sinus flora, aiding in sinusitis diagnosis.
    • Further research can build upon this baseline to refine the clinical significance of sinus cultures.