Ear culture is performed in inflammatory processes of the outer and middle ear in order to identify microorganisms (except anaerobes) and fungi Candida spp. In addition, culture allows you to choose the optimal antibacterial therapy and prevent the chronic course of the disease.

Bacterial infections are the cause of 90% of cases of external otitis, among the most common pathogens are: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (22-62% of cases), Staphylococcus aureus (11-34% of cases), polymicrobial infection.