Microbiological Screening Of Malignant Otitis Externa Patients Presenting at Sohag University Hospitals
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This is a prospective study to identify the bacterial and fungal organisms causing Malignant Otitis Externa (MOE) in patients presenting to Sohag University Hospitals. Ear swabs will be collected from patients diagnosed with MOE and sent to the microbiology lab for culture and sensitivity testing. The goal is to determine the most common pathogens and their antibiotic resistance patterns to help doctors choose the best treatment.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients clinically diagnosed with MOE based on severe otalgia, external auditory canal inflammation ± granulation tissue.
• Patients with risk factors such as DM, Immunocompromised patients.
Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Sohag University Hospitals
RECRUITING
Sohag
Contact Information
Primary
Omar Ashraf Mohamed
omarashraf833@gmail.com
+201065563874
Backup
Mohamed AbdElkader Ahmed
+201005051988
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
MOE patients
Prospective observational cohort of patients aged 18 years and older clinically diagnosed with Malignant Otitis Externa. All patients will undergo clinical examination and ear swab for bacterial and fungal culture. Enrollment from July 2026 to July 2027.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Sohag University