Pathogenic agents of chronic suppurative otitis media in Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

Chronic suppurative otitis media is still highly prevalent in our environment, affecting mainly children. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern of pathogenic isolates is different from those of other regions of Nigeria with increasing resistance recorded for some organisms. Hence, where possible and available, susceptibility tests should guide the management of CSOM in this environment, otherwise, ofloxacin if indicated and cloxacillin/erythromycin may provide relief and delay emergence of resistant strains.