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[Otitis externa in tropical diving and swimming].

T Haider1, G Stanek

  • 1Institut für Tumorbiologie und Krebsforschung, Universität Wien.

Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Tropical climates increase ear infections in swimmers and divers due to microbial colonization. Preventive measures include paraffin oil before and alcohol-acetic acid solutions after water exposure to reduce risks of acute diffuse external otitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Otology
  • Tropical Medicine

Context:

  • Acute diffuse external otitis is common in tropical regions, affecting swimmers and scuba divers.
  • Understanding the external auditory canal's microflora is crucial for preventing ear infections.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the microbial changes in the external auditory canal after water exposure in tropical environments.
  • To identify factors contributing to acute diffuse external otitis in recreational water users.

Summary:

  • Exposure to water in tropical climates leads to increased colonization by facultatively pathogenic microorganisms in the external auditory canal.
  • Both direct microbial contamination and indirect factors like climate and water exposure play roles in the etiology of external otitis.

Impact:

  • Recommends topical paraffin oil application before water exposure and an aqueous alcohol-acetic acid solution after exposure for individual prevention.
  • Provides insights for public health strategies targeting waterborne ear infections in tropical tourist destinations.

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