Bacteriology of otorrhea from tympanostomy tubes.
Culture results from 100 consecutive cases of otorrhea from tympanostomy tubes are presented. In children younger than 3 years, the culture results are very similar to those seen in patients with acute otitis media who do not have tubes. In children older than 3 years, the flora resembles that of external otitis. Suggestions for treatment are made.
Schneider
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Department of Surgery, St Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, Tex.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013492:Suppuration