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[Necrotizing otitis externa: report of 36 cases]
Elyes Gassab1, Nesrine Krifa, Najoua Sayah
1Universit de Monastir, Tunisie.
La Tunisie Medicale
|February 11, 2011
Summary
Necrotizing otitis externa, a severe infection mainly affecting elderly diabetics, can be effectively managed with prompt antibiotic therapy and local care. This study shows an 86% cure rate, highlighting the importance of timely and prolonged treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
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