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Abstract:
The bacterial flora from the auditory canals of 54 patients (74 ears) with external otitis was studied. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found in 38%. Aspergillus in 24%, Staphylococcus aureus in 18% and Candida albicans in 14%. Bacterial cultures from the auditory canals of 21 healthy subjects produced only the normal skin flora.

