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1) Tuberculosis otitis media is a rare form of tuberculosis that accounts for 0.9-0.04% of cases of chronic otitis media. It most commonly affects children under 15 years old. 2) Clinical presentation includes otorrhea, otalgia, hearing loss, and facial palsy. Diagnosis is difficult due to the low bacterial load and negative smears, stains, and cultures. Tissue biopsy and PCR testing are most reliable for diagnosis. 3) Treatment involves prolonged antibiotic therapy with isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamid
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- Riska Nur Aini
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