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P Marra1, A Trusio1, G De Cristofaro1

  • 1Azienda Ospedaliera di Rilievo Nazionale e di Alta Specialità San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino, Campania, Italy.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|June 28, 2023
PubMed

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Malignant otitis externa, typically caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can rarely stem from Acinetobacter baumannii. This case highlights the need for colistin in treating this severe ear infection when conventional antibiotics fail.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is a severe infection of the ear canal.
  • It commonly involves Pseudomonas aeruginosa and can lead to serious complications.
  • Standard treatment involves broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics.
Keywords:
Acinetobacter baumanniiMalignant Otitis Externaantibiotic resistance

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