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DAVID O. MERIFIELD, MD; GEORGE S. MILLER, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1966;84(5):487-489.

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BULLOUS myringitis is a common condition characterized by vesicular eruptions of the tympanic membrane. In the majority of cases the condition is self-limited, although serious complications have been reported.^1-3 The disease is primarily one of childhood, but is frequently seen in adults. Bullous myringitis is generally thought to be of viral origin, although several investigations have failed to establish this.^2,4,5 Recent studies suggest a relationship to influenza virus⁶ and the Eaton agent,^7-9 a pleuropneumonia-like organism (Mycoplasma pneumoniae) known to be capable of producing primary atypical pneumonia. It is the purpose of this report to consider these and other possible causative agents in a prospective study of 23 cases of bullous myringitis.

Historical Review

A detailed review of the subject can be found in a previous publication.³ In brief, the symptom complex was apparently first recognized during the pandemics at the turn of the century.¹⁰ . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
TULSA, OKLA

From the Oklahoma University College of Medicine, Tulsa (Dr. Merifield) and the University of Colorado, Denver (Dr. Miller).

Footnotes
Submitted for publication April 7, 1966.

Reprint requests to 370 Doctors Bldg, Tulsa, Okla 74103 (Dr. Merifield).

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