Study of bacterial flora in csom and its clinical significance.

Middle ear infection of varying degree is one of the common condition in general practice, particularly in our country. Its importance lies in its chronicity and its dreaded complications. Chronic suppurative Otitis media (CSOM) and its complications are among the most common conditions seen by the otologist, pediatrician and the general practitioner. Both gram positive and negative organisms are responsible for infection of the middle ear.The study was primarily carried out in 100 cases of C.S.O.M. to determine the bacterial flora and to study the antibiotic sensitivity pattern of the organisms isolated. The frequent presence of C.S.O.M. and its poor response to the routine treatment were the factors which were responsible for undertaking this study.