Review of literature of Bacteriology of patients with CSOM

Abstract

Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a common ear infection that can lead to hearing loss and other complications if not properly treated. Bacterial infection is the most common cause of CSOM, and the bacteriology of CSOM varies across different geographic regions and populations. This review of literature aims to summarize the findings of 48 research papers on the bacteriology of patients with CSOM. The studies were conducted in various countries including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Iran, and Nigeria, among others. The most commonly isolated bacteria in CSOM were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Proteus spp. Other less commonly isolated bacteria included Klebsiella spp., Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. High resistance rates to commonly used antibiotics were reported across many of the studies. This review provides valuable insights into the bacteriology of CSOM and can help inform clinical management and treatment strategies for patients with this condition.