Question: A 23 year old male endorses near constant left sided purulent otorrhea. He has been treated with multiple courses of ototopical drops including ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and polymyxin-neomycin. Examination reveals thick white layers of debris and a subtotal TM perforation. Which of the following medications should not be used in this situation?

a) Dilute betadine irrigation

b) Voriconazole drops

c) Gentian violet

d) Acetic acid drops

[Answer will be posted with next week's new question]

Answer to last week's question, “Crystal Ball” (May 17, 2021)

A - Eosinophil.