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Etiological and microbiological features of otitis externa at military hospitals in Amman
Joint Authors
Quhaywi, Muwaffaq
Abu Qhunmi, Khansa
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2000), pp.54-56, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2000-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective : To investigate the relationship between infection, water exposure, trauma and allergy and the development of otitis externa.
Methods : This study included 100 patients with acute external otitis and 200 participants as a control group, matched in age and sex.
All patients were asked about the frequency of different social habits and presence or absence of any allergic disorder.
Otoscopy and microbiological analysis were carried out.
Results : It was found that 55 % of cases revealed positive microbiological analysis.
There was no apparent difference between the two groups regarding frequency of swimming, showering and hair washing.
Allergic disorders were nearly four times more common in the otitis externa group, suggesting possible immunological etiology.
A significant difference was found between the two groups regarding the use of agents capable of traumatizing the external canal.
Edematous otitis externa and viral causes accounted for 45% of the cases.
Conclusions : Trauma to the external canal was proven to be statistically significant in the development of otitis externa.
Allergic and viral causes also play an important role.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Quhaywi, Muwaffaq& Abu Qhunmi, Khansa. 2000. Etiological and microbiological features of otitis externa at military hospitals in Amman. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.54-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132920
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Quhaywi, Muwaffaq& Abu Qhunmi, Khansa. Etiological and microbiological features of otitis externa at military hospitals in Amman. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 7, no. 1 (Jun. 2000), pp.54-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132920
American Medical Association (AMA)
Quhaywi, Muwaffaq& Abu Qhunmi, Khansa. Etiological and microbiological features of otitis externa at military hospitals in Amman. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2000. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.54-56.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132920
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 56
Record ID
BIM-132920