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  • The study focused on the microflora present in the external auditory canal of patients suffering from bacterial otitis externa diffusa, involving 102 patients treated with the antibiotic ear drops 'Polidexa.'
  • The researchers examined the types of bacteria found in these patients and their sensitivity to the antibiotics found in Polidexa.
  • The findings highlighted the benefits of using Polidexa for treating this common and painful ear condition.

Article Abstract

The objective of the present work was to study microflora of the external auditory meatus in the patients presenting with bacterial otitis externa diffusa. The authors have analyzed the results of microbiological investigations involving 102 patients with this condition undergoing the treatment with 'Polidexa'. The characteristic of species composition of microflora associated with otitis externa diffusa is presented. The sensitivity of the most common pathogens responsible for the development of this pathology towards antibiotics contained in ear drops has been analysed. The advantages of the use Polidexa for the treatment of this acute ear disease are described.

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