Methicillin-Resistant <emph type="ital">Staphylococcus aureus</emph> Colonization in Otitis-Prone Children

Abstract

The prevalence of MRSA colonization among otitis-prone children was similar to rates reported among the general pediatric community. Methicillin-resistant S aureus colonization at the time of bilateral myringotomy and tube insertion was not predictive of subsequent otorrhea.

Ear Infection-Causing Microorganisms and Pacifier Use in Children Under 5 Years Old

“…Staphylococcus aureus is the major cause of nosocomial infections. The importance of Staphylococcus aureus as a causative pathogen of OM came from the developing antibioticsresistance of these bacteria and their high ability of colonization (15,16). This agrees with the result mentioned by (17) reported that S. aureus was the most prominent causative agent of CSOM in children older than six years.…”

Tympanostomy Tube Care for the Pediatrician

“…Very rarely, intravenous antibiotics may be required for unrelenting tube otorrhea but in these cases, other underlying comorbidities such as immunological deficiencies and primary ciliary dyskinesia must be ruled out. 72,73 In addition, methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) has been reported as a cause of prolonged tube otorrhea, 74 but one recent study did not demonstrate a significant difference between MRSA and non-MRSA otorrhea, in regards to the required management and sequelae. 75 It is important to note that many topical substances have been associated with ototoxicity and therefore careful diligence should be practiced when prescribing ear drops, especially in children with tympanostomy tubes.…”

Evaluating the ototoxicity of an anti-MRSA peptide KR-12-a2

“…Consequently, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections cannot be treated with commercially available ciprofloxacin ototopical drops. 1 , 2 The prevalence of MRSA in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is known to be more than ∼60–70% among S. Aureus isolates from hospitals in Korea. 3 Besides CSOM, MRSA is an emerging problem related to chronic pediatric tympanostomy tube otorrhea.…”