2020年6月3日 · Otitis externa most commonly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Examination noted to have swelling of ear canal, possible discharge, pain on movement of pinna or tragus.

2024年9月24日 · This topic will review the anatomy, epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of acute otitis externa in children and adolescents. Related topics include: Acute otitis media in children (see "Acute otitis media in children: Epidemiology, microbiology, and complications" and "Acute otitis media in children: Clinical manifestations and ...

Acute otitis externa (AOE) is a common condition in the pediatric population characterized by diffuse inflammation of the external acoustic meatus. 1 The 2003 to 2007 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate a yearly incidence of 8.1 per 1000 population, with a higher incidence during the summer months in children ...

Diagnosis of AOE requires a rapid onset (<48hours) of signs or symptoms of external auditory canal inflammation with or without infection. The typical signs and symptoms are: Thorough examination of the external ear and ear canal should be undertaken. If otorrhoea is present, swabs should be taken.

2023年7月31日 · Otitis externa (OE) is an inflammation, that can be either infectious or non-infectious, of the external auditory canal. In some cases, inflammation can extend to the outer ear, such as the pinna or tragus. OE can be classified as acute (lasts less than 6 weeks) or chronic (lasts more than 3 months).

2016年7月8日 · Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) is a diffuse inflammation of the external ear canal. [Rosenfeld, 2014] AOE may involve the pinna or the tympanic membrane. AOE is actually a cellulitis of the ear canal skin. In North America, ~98% …

2013年2月1日 · Acute otitis externa (AOE), also known as ‘swimmer’s ear’, is a common disease of children, adolescents and adults. It is defined by diffuse inflammation of the external ear canal. Primarily a disease of children over two years of age, it is commonly associated with swimming. Local defence mechanisms become impaired by prolonged ear canal wetness.

Otitis externa is caused by fungi or bacteria. Water that remains trapped in the ear canal (when swimming, for example) may provide a source for the growth of bacteria and fungi. Many different factors can increase your child's chance of developing otitis externa.

2013年3月1日 · Otitis externa (OE) is diffuse inflammation of the external auditory canal with or without infection. Also known as "swimmer's ear," otitis externa accounts for a significant portion of ambulatory care visits during the summer months, but …

Inflammation of the external auditory canal (EAC), often due to bacterial infection; Common in all age groups, but in the US commonly present in childhood ; In rare cases, immunocompromised patients may have fungal otitis external from Aspergillus or Candida; Microbiology. Pseudomonas (most common) Staph/Strep; Enterobacter; Proteus mirabilis