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  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Neck York University Medical Center, New York, NY 10021, USA.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|May 12, 2005
PubMed
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Topical antibiotic drops, particularly ofloxacin, may increase the incidence of otomycosis (fungal ear infection) in children with persistent otorrhea. Early suspicion and appropriate antifungal treatment are crucial for resolution.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Otomycosis, a fungal ear infection, was rarely diagnosed as a cause of persistent otorrhea before 1999.
  • An increasing incidence of otomycosis has been observed in pediatric otolaryngology outpatient settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the contribution of ototopical antibiotic drops to the development of otomycosis in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients diagnosed with otomycosis between June 1999 and September 2001.
  • Twenty-six pediatric patients (17 months–29 years) diagnosed with otomycosis after treatment with topical ofloxacin for presumed bacterial otorrhea were analyzed.

Main Results:

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  • All 26 patients had used ototopical antibiotics, with ofloxacin used in every case for presumed bacterial otorrhea.
  • Diagnosis of otomycosis was based on clinical and microbiological findings.
  • Antifungal therapy was successful in all 26 cases, resolving the otorrhea.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physicians should maintain a high suspicion for otomycosis in cases of persistent otorrhea, especially after topical antibiotic treatment.
    • While ofloxacin is effective for bacterial otorrhea, its use appears to increase the incidence of otomycosis.
    • Careful post-treatment follow-up is warranted with the use of topical antibiotic drops.