Otomycosis
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otomycosis
A fungal infection of the external auditory meatus and ear canal. Aspergillus spp. and the yeasts Pityrosporum spp. are most commonly found in the ears of animals with otitis externa, sometimes as a result of prolonged antibiotic therapy rather than as primary pathogens.
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Otomycosis
| Otomycosis | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | B36.9 (ILDS B36.920) |
Otomycosis (also known as Singapore Ear) is a fungal ear infection,[1] a superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal. It is more common in the tropical countries. The infection may be either subacute or acute and is characterized by malodorous discharge, inflammation, pruritus, scaling, and severe discomfort. The mycosis results in inflammation, superficial epithelial exfoliation, masses of debris containing hyphae, suppuration, and pain.[2]
Clinical finding
The most characteristic finding on ear examination is the presence of greyish white thick debris known as "wet blotting paper". Most fungal ear infections are caused by Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans, but exceptions exist.[3]
Treatment
Otomycosis is treated by debridment followed with topical azole antifungals,[3] and symptomatically managed with oral antihistamines.[citation needed] Acetic acid 10cc plus 90 cc of isopropal was effective per a study in Iran.
References
- ^ "otomycosis" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
- ^ Kaur R, Mittal N, Kakkar M, Aggarwal AK, Mathur MD (August 2000). "Otomycosis: a clinicomycologic study". Ear Nose Throat J 79 (8): 606–9. PMID 10969470.
- ^ a b Munguia R, Daniel SJ (April 2008). "Ototopical antifungals and otomycosis: a review". Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 72 (4): 453–9. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.12.005. PMID 18279975.
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