Since the advent of antituberculous therapy, tuberculosis of the ear has decreased in incidence; but of late, cases of both pulmonary and otologic tuberculosis are on the rise. In addition, the treatment of aural tuberculosis is now more difficult due to resistance to one or more of the routinely used antituberculous pharmacotherapeutic agents. Urban areas and selected populations have been particularly endangered by the re-emergence of this disease. In light of this developing situation, three cases of aural tuberculous infections are presented. Typical and atypical presentations of the disease, including history, signs, symptoms, and radiographic findings are discussed, as are treatment options. The importance of aural tuberculosis as part of the general increase in incidence and resistance of the disease is examined.
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