Staph Infection
Staphylococcus germs, a type of bacteria frequently discovered on the skin, are the culprit behind staph infections. The same bacterium that often causes cellulitis, abscesses, and boils can also infect your ears.
One of the causes of acute otitis externa (AOE), often known as swimmer’s ear, is the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Otitis externa is most frequently caused by Pseudomonas bacteria, but numerous other bacteria and fungi can also bring it on.
Some symptoms of staph infections include redness in the outer and inner ear, itchy ears, pain that increases as time passes, distorted hearing, and swelling. As the infection worsens, symptoms could get worse.
When there is too much water in the ear canal, the bacteria may thrive there, which is a common cause of staph infection. Growth of the bacterium aureus while getting water in the ear while swimming usually causes this too.
While cleaning the ear using a cotton swab or scratching when it’s itching, there’s a risk of tearing the skin, which could allow bacteria to enter the body. Additionally, equipment that harbors the infection, such as hearing aids or earphones, could introduce the bacteria into your ear.
