A recent survey of more than 300 audiologists revealed that none wear gloves when handling a patient's hearing aid. And nearly 40 percent didn't wash their hands between patients. These organisms thrive in the ear canal. Exposure may result in the development of sepsis, a blood-poisoning ailment that causes fever, pneumonia and is responsible for most cases of meningitis. This bacteria causes diphtheria, a disease found worldwide among poor urban areas where crowding exists.
Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease.
A species of bacteria that serves as the cause of certain types of pneumonia, otitis media and cerebrospinal meningitis. Prevention is as easy as washing your hands.