Is Cholesteatoma contagious?

Is Cholesteatoma transmitted from person to person? Is Cholesteatoma contagious? What are the routes of contagion? People with experience in Cholesteatoma help solve this question.

No, cholesteatoma is not contagious. Cholesteatoma is a non-cancerous growth of skin cells that can develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. It is typically caused by repeated infections or a blockage of the Eustachian tube, which leads to the accumulation of skin cells and debris in the middle ear. Cholesteatoma is not caused by a virus, bacteria, or any infectious agent, so it cannot be transmitted from one person to another. It is a condition that usually develops due to factors such as anatomy, chronic ear infections, or previous ear surgeries. If you suspect you have a cholesteatoma or have concerns about your ears, it is best to consult with a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

by Diseasemaps

Cholesteatoma is absolutely not contagious

5/23/17 by Lisa 700

No it is not contagious

7/23/17 by Leah 2055

No it is not contagios

10/4/17 by Olgaamsalem@yahoo.com 2000

No, although if one ear is affected it can have negative effects overall on the other ear....NOT contagious between people/animals.

10/18/17 by CTomaDue2MisDXBADdoc 3500

This disease can be congenital or aquired after too many ear infections.It is not contagious.

12/10/17 by Adri 700

No it is not!!!!!! Don’t let anyone tell otherwise

2/27/18 by A. 2650

It is not contagious it developed for most unknown n response all races all ages both sexes it just happens

9/23/18 by Sandra 2900

Not that I know of. Very doubtful.

10/12/18 by glen 3500

No not at all..but can complicate common flus and colds for the affected person

12/6/20 by Joseph 2500

Cholesteatoma is not contagious.

12/29/20 by Doreen 2600

no it is not contagious

1/24/22 by read 3000

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