Open image in new window Fig. 5 MR imaging from a child presenting with purulent ear discharge.
These patients typically present multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane, an ear discharge, and progressive hearing loss.
The 45 isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa included 10 from urine, 25 from ear discharge, 9 from skin infections, and one from stool.
The 50 isolates of Escherichia coli included 25 from urine, 6 from ear discharge, 6 from skin infections, and 13 from stool.
Escherichia coli (mainly from urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract infections) was the most prevalent isolate (28.57%), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (25.7%) (mainly from ear discharge and skin infections).
At each home visit, morbidity information for each of the previous 3 4 days since last visit was recorded, including number of diarrheal stools, consistency of stools and blood in stools, pneumonia, fever, ear discharge, measles, vomiting and feeding history.
Escherichia coli was the most prevalent Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract infections, whereas Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most prevalent in ear discharge and skin infections.
Children in the prebiotic and probiotic fortified group showed a statistically significant 5% fewer days with high fever and 7% lower prevalence of ear discharge compared to control group.
Children without ear discharge.
§Children with ear discharge.
Tympanograms were not done if ear discharge was present.
