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Doc, Just Cut My Ears Off—A Case Report of Actinomyces in Bilateral Chronic Auricular Chondritis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Ear piercings can lead to infectious complications, commonly involving Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . This is the first documented case of bilateral chronic auricular chondritis caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus following cartilage piercings. This case highlights a uniquely morbid case necessitating interdisciplinary care and aggressive surgical intervention for resolution.

Source: The Laryngoscope

DOI: 10.1002/lary.32316

Authors: Niketna Vivek, Austin Hoke, Priyesh N. Patel, Kenneth C. Fletcher

Institutions: Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,840