Cockroach removed from woman's ear in Moscow Oblast
A woman in Moscow Oblast experienced severe ear pain and a sensation of movement, leading to the discovery of a live cockroach deep inside her ear canal. Medical professionals safely extracted the insect without causing lasting harm to her hearing.
Consensus
- A woman in Moscow Oblast sought medical help due to severe ear pain and a sensation of movement in her ear.
- A live cockroach was found deep inside the woman's ear canal.
- The cockroach was successfully extracted by medical professionals.
- The extraction was performed carefully to avoid damage to the ear.
- There is no longer a threat to the woman's hearing.
- The woman initially tried to flush her ear with water, but this worsened the pain.
Points of divergence
- The cockroach was extracted from the ear of a patient at Shchelkovskaya Hospital in Moscow Oblast. — vm
- The cockroach was extracted by doctors in Fryazino, Moscow Oblast. — vesti
- The doctor explained that cockroaches can carry bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella, which may lead to ear infections, meningitis, or other health issues. — vm
- The main danger was that the cockroach could not move backward and its fragile body could break during extraction, potentially causing infection, burns, or allergic reactions. — vesti
- The doctor emphasized that cockroaches and other insects can transfer microflora between apartments and that poor hygiene in neighboring apartments may contribute to infestations. — vm
- The woman attempted to flush her ear with water before seeking medical help, which intensified the pain. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- How dangerous is a cockroach that crawled into the ear — Вечерняя Москва
- Live cockroach extracted from girl's ear by Fryazinskaya doctors — Вести
- Live cockroach settled in girl's ear, burrowing deep inside. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Doctors in the Moscow Region pulled a live cockroach out of a girl's ear — Вечерняя Москва