Otomycosis: a clinical and mycological study

Otomycosis : A Clinico Mycological Study

Introduction: Otomycosis is a common fungal infection of the ear that is seen in the tropical and sub tropical regions of the world. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of fungal agents and predisposing factors involved in otomycosis. Methods: Samples from the 103 clinically suspected patients of otomycosis were collected between July 2011 to June 2012 and subjected...

Otomycosis in Central Iran: A Clinical and Mycological Study

BACKGROUND Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the external ear with bothersome symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of fungal agents, predisposing factors and characteristics of patients. METHODS Between May 2008 and April 2010, 171 patients with clinical suspicion of otomycosis were enrolled and the samples from their external ear were examined for any mycological ...

otomycosis in central iran: a clinical and mycological study

A Clinical Study of Otomycosis

Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the external auditory canal; middle ear and open mastoid cavity that is frequently encountered by otolaryngologists. It presents with nonspecific symptoms of itching, earache, ear discharge, hearing loss, aural fullness, and tinnitus. Otomycosis is seen more frequently in immunocompromised patients as compared to immunocompetent persons. Recurrence rate is hi...

Mycological Studies in 15 Cases of Otomycosis

Otomycosis is a subacute or acute superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal that is caused by opportunistic fungi. The infection is usually unilateral and characterized by inflammation, pruritus, scaling and severe discomfort such as suppuration and pain. In this study 15 patients (11 female and 4 male) with symptomatic otomycosis were confirmed by direct microscopy and cultures. The...