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A study to determine the presence of H. pylori in patients with ear discharge
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Santosh UP
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Arfan Nasser *
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Monica Shre A
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Vikram Gattu
Arfan Nasser *
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) a gram-negative bacterium is primarily recognized for its involvement in gastrointestinal diseases, including gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. But new research indicates that H. pylori might not be limited to the gastrointestinal system alone and might also play a role in extra-intestinal infections, such as those that impact the ear, nose, and throat area.
One of the most prevalent clinical signs of ear infections, such as otitis media and chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), is ear discharge, also known as otorrhea. Researchers have conjectured about H. pylori's possible involvement in ear infections, especially when chronic or persistent ear discharge is present, after finding the bacteria in the middle ear in certain instances
Aim and Objective: This study aims to determine the presence of H. pylori in ear discharge using the rapid urease test.
Materials and Methods: A prospective descriptive study was conducted on 100 patients with ear discharge. Samples were collected and tested for H. pylori using the rapid urease test.
Result: Out of 100 tested samples, 70 (70%) were positive for H. pylori, suggesting a potential role of this bacterium in ear infections
Conclusion: The findings indicate a significant presence of H. pylori in ear discharge, warranting further investigation into its pathogenic role and clinical implications.
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