Abstract
413 swabs of dogs and cats ears were examined microbiologically. Bacteria could be isolated in 82% and yeasts or moulds in 28% of the cases. The most common bacteria species were coagulase-positive Staphylococci, Pseudomonas spp., beta-hemolytic streptococci, and Proteus spp. with Staphylococci being the most common isolate. Within the group of yeasts and moulds Malassezia pachydermatis was isolated most frequently (90%). From the results of in vitro antibiotic tests, a general recommendation for the treatment of otitis externa nonparasitaria could not be given.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Bacteria / drug effects
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Bacteria / isolation & purification
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / veterinary*
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Cat Diseases / drug therapy
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Cat Diseases / microbiology*
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Cats
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Dog Diseases / drug therapy
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Dog Diseases / microbiology*
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Dogs
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Ear Canal / microbiology
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Fungi / drug effects
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Fungi / isolation & purification
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests / veterinary
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Mycoses / drug therapy
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Mycoses / microbiology
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Mycoses / veterinary*
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Otitis Externa / drug therapy
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Otitis Externa / microbiology
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Otitis Externa / veterinary*