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Rhinovirus in otitis media with effusion.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Rhinovirus was detected in middle ear fluid of children with otitis media with effusion, suggesting a potential role for this virus in the development of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Virology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common in children.
- The role of viral pathogens in OME remains under investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the presence and potential role of rhinovirus in middle ear fluid of children with subacute or chronic otitis media with effusion.
Main Methods:
- Middle ear fluid samples were collected from 61 children diagnosed with subacute or chronic OME.
- Samples were analyzed for the presence of rhinovirus, adenovirus, and bacterial pathogens.
Main Results:
- Rhinovirus was identified in the middle ear fluid of 5 children (8.2%) with subacute OME, with effusion durations ranging from 32 to 60 days.
- Adenovirus was detected in one patient.
- Bacterial pathogens were cultured from 20 of the 61 patients (32.8%).
Conclusions:
- Rhinovirus can be isolated from middle ear fluid weeks after an asymptomatic period.
- These findings suggest a potential role for rhinovirus in the pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion in children.