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Middle ear infection due to vibrio alginolyticus. Bacteriological characterization
Acta Microbiologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae
|January 1, 1979
Summary
A chronic ear infection in a patient was linked to Vibrio alginolyticus bacteria. Annual Black Sea vacations suggest direct inoculation as the likely cause of this halophilic Vibrio infection.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Otology
Background:
- Chronic ear discharge can indicate persistent bacterial infections.
- Vibrio species are known halophilic bacteria, often associated with marine environments.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old male presented with chronic purulent ear discharge in autumn 1977.
- Bacteriological investigation was performed to identify the causative agent.
Findings:
- The isolated bacterial strain was identified as Vibrio alginolyticus.
- The patient's history of annual vacations at a Black Sea resort was noted.
Implications:
- This case suggests a potential link between recreational water exposure in the Black Sea and Vibrio alginolyticus ear infections.
- Direct inoculation of halophilic Vibrio during aquatic activities is a plausible transmission route.
- Highlights the importance of considering environmental Vibrio exposure in otological infections.