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RMJ. 2025; 50(3): 687-690 Microbiological profile of acute otitis externa in adultsZafar Mahmood, Muhammad Zubair Khan, Farhan Khatri, Mohsin Raza, Muhammad Nasir Akram Kundi, Sheraz Bashir. Abstract | Download PDF | | Post | Objective: To assess the bacteriological profile of acute otitis externa in adults.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) department of Sindh Government Qatar Hospital Karachi, from 1st March 2024 to 31st December 2024. All cases of acute otitis externa (aged 18-50 years) were enrolled. A detailed medical history followed by comprehensive ENT examination was done for all patients. Aural swabs were sent for microbiological assessment. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23. A p-value of
Key words: Ciprofloxacin, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, otitis externa, Staphylococcus aureus.
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