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[Bacteriological study of chronic paranasal sinusitis].
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi = the Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 1, 1989
Summary
Chronic sinusitis bacteria, primarily Streptococcus and Staphylococcus, show decreasing sensitivity to older antibiotics like ampicillin and tetracycline over ten years. Cephalosporins remain effective against these common Gram-positive pathogens.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Chronic sinusitis affects a significant patient population.
- Understanding the microbial landscape and antibiotic resistance patterns is crucial for effective treatment.
- This study analyzes data from a decade of patient treatment at Kaohsiung Medical College Hospital.
Purpose:
- To analyze the bacterial flora and antibiotic sensitivity in patients with chronic sinusitis.
- To compare current findings with data from ten years prior.
- To inform clinical practice regarding antibiotic selection for chronic sinusitis.
Summary:
- Analysis of 533 maxillary sinuses revealed Streptococcus sp. (38.4%) as the most common bacteria, followed by Staphylococcus epidermidis (25.4%) and Staphylococcus aureus (5.9%).
- Gram-positive bacteria constituted 70% of isolates. Antibiotic susceptibility testing showed cephalosporins as most effective against Streptococci and Staphylococci, while ampicillin and tetracycline effectiveness has declined.
- Gram-negative bacteria showed stable susceptibility patterns, with sensitivity to colistin and newer aminoglycosides.
Impact:
- Provides an updated ten-year analysis of bacterial flora and antibiotic sensitivity in chronic sinusitis.
- Highlights the decreasing efficacy of certain antibiotics, guiding more appropriate treatment choices.
- Contributes to the long-term understanding of antimicrobial resistance trends in sinusitis pathogens.