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PubMed1997

An improved method for the recovery of mycoplasmas from the external ear canal of goats.

The efficacy of ear canal flushing and ear canal and mouth swabbing methods for the isolation of mycoplasmas was investigated in 39 goats. Of the 19 goats positive for Mycoplasma spp., 14 (73.7%) were positive with the ear canal flushing method, 4 (21.0%) were positive with both ear canal flushing and mouth swabbing methods, and 1 (5.3%) was positive by the mouth swabbing method. Mycoplasma arginini, M. mycoides subsp. mycoides, and M. mycoides subsp. capri were identified by direct immunofluorescence and growth inhibition tests. Previous reports on the isolation of M. arginini from the ear canal of goats were not found in the literature.

Animals↗
PubMed2002

Studies of certain factors affecting the microenvironment and microflora of the external ear of the dog in health and disease.

A total of 187 dogs, 110 with clinical signs of otitis externa (OE), and 77 without history or clinical signs of OE, were examined microenvironment and microbiological analysis of their ear exudates made. The aural temperature and humidity of 160 dogs were measured. There were no significant difference between healthy dogs and OE dogs. German shepherd showed relatively lower temperature (p<0.01) and higher humidity (p<0.01). The mean log(10) number of microbial organisms of ears of OE dogs (4.16 +/- 0.31 cfu/g) was significantly increased, compared to that from the ears of non-OE group (2.55 +/- 0.24 cfu/g). Pseudomonas spp. and Proteus spp. were detected only from OE dogs. In addition, three enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from ear specimens.

Animals↗
PubMed1992

[Abnormal postoperative findings in the external ear canal and tympanic membrane and their treatment].

We describe uncommon complications after tympanoplasty affecting the outer auditory canal and the tympanic membrane such as stenosis of the auditory canal, fistulas, lateralization of the tympanic membrane, anulus cholesteatoma and cholesteatoma of the auditory canal. Typical findings are discussed and explained with the aid of illustrations. Treatment and indications for revision are discussed.

Cholesteatoma↗
PubMed2005

Infections of the external ear.

Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in the otolaryngology practice. It encompasses a wide range of conditions, from those that cause mild inflammation and discomfort to those that are life-threatening. The management of these conditions requires a clear understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the ear canal, the microbiology of pathogens and familiarity with the clinical presentation.

Acute Disease↗