Clinical Syndromes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Ear infections Swimmer's ear: can be managed with topical antibiotics and drying agents Malignant external otitis: more virulent; can invade underlying tissues and cause death Surgical and antimicrobial intervention required BIOL 533 Lecture 13BIOL 533 12 Lecture 13 Clinical Syndromes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa • Ear infections – Swimmer’s ear: can be managed with topical antibiotics and drying agents – Malignant external otitis: more virulent; can invade underlying tissues and cause death • Surgical and antimicrobial intervention required