Therapeutic Management of Otitis Media in an Asiatic Elephant
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2016-07
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A fifty years old elephant with purulent ear discharge from left ear canal for past one week were presented. Clinical signs
observed were head tilting towards the affected side. Cultural examination revealed Staphylococcus sp. and Pseudomonas
sp. as the principal pathogens associated. Antimicrobial sensitivity pattern revealed sensitivity for Gentamicin, Ciprofloxacin
and Tetracycline and resistance to Cefotaxime, Ampicillin, Streptomycin and Penicillins. The animal recovered completely
after six days of therapy with Gentamicin and adjunct therapy.
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TNV_INPLVT_2016_17(2)310-311
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Veterinary Science