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PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA INFECTION OF THE EAR TREATED WITH STREPTOMYCIN

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA INFECTION OF THE EAR TREATED WITH STREPTOMYCIN This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Infectious eczematoid dermatitis of the external ear often presents a difficult problem in therapy. The patient in the following case had a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the external ear which was extremely resistant to treatment until streptomycin was used. REPORT OF A CASE O. K. L., a 51 year old professor, was first seen on Aug. 30, 1945 with an acute eczematoid dermatitis of the canal and pinna of the left ear. Culture revealed a pure growth of Ps. aeruginosa. He was given the usual instructions for care of the ear, was told to avoid soap and water and was given 3 per cent salicylic acid in 70 per cent alcohol to apply locally twice daily, with application of a 3 per cent ammoniated mercury ointment at night. In addition he was given 50 r. of superficial roentgen ray therapy. Because he did not improve under this therapy, he was http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology American Medical Association

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA INFECTION OF THE EAR TREATED WITH STREPTOMYCIN

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA INFECTION OF THE EAR TREATED WITH STREPTOMYCIN

Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Infectious eczematoid dermatitis of the external ear often presents a difficult problem in therapy. The patient in the following case had a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the external ear which was extremely resistant to treatment until streptomycin was used. REPORT OF A CASE O. K. L., a 51 year old professor, was first seen on Aug. 30, 1945 with...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1947 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0096-6029
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1947.01520020112010
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Abstract

This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract Infectious eczematoid dermatitis of the external ear often presents a difficult problem in therapy. The patient in the following case had a Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the external ear which was extremely resistant to treatment until streptomycin was used. REPORT OF A CASE O. K. L., a 51 year old professor, was first seen on Aug. 30, 1945 with an acute eczematoid dermatitis of the canal and pinna of the left ear. Culture revealed a pure growth of Ps. aeruginosa. He was given the usual instructions for care of the ear, was told to avoid soap and water and was given 3 per cent salicylic acid in 70 per cent alcohol to apply locally twice daily, with application of a 3 per cent ammoniated mercury ointment at night. In addition he was given 50 r. of superficial roentgen ray therapy. Because he did not improve under this therapy, he was

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Archives of Dermatology and SyphilologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1947

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