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To identify the most common pathogens in pediatric otitis media and assess their antibiotic susceptibility.

June 14, 2026Open Access

International Session 38　　Thyroid 2

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To identify the most common pathogens in pediatric otitis media and assess their antibiotic susceptibility.
Cross-sectional study involving 143 pediatric patients at two medical centers.
Dacron swabs were used for pathogen culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Staphylococcus aureus was identified in 34% and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 28% of cases.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa predominated in chronic otitis media cases at 88.5%.
Both pathogens showed 84%-94% sensitivity to ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.

Abstract

Background : Otitis media(OM)is a common childhood infection.Acute pathogens include Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis, while chronic cases often involve Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.Microbiological identification is essential for effective treatment.Methods : Cross-sectional study was conducted at two centers with 143 pediatric patients.Dacron swabs were used for pathogen culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing.The study was conducted at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang Valley.Results : Staphylococcus aureus(34％)and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(28％)were the most common pathogens.In chronic OM, Pseudomonas aeruginosa predominated(88． 5％) .Both pathogens showed good sensitivity to ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, with sensitivity rates of 84％-94％.Conclusion : Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are prevalent in pediatric OM and are sensitive to ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, making them effective first-and second-line treatments.

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