Supriya Ghosh (Editor)

Otomycosis

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Specialty
  
infectious disease

Patient UK
  
Otomycosis

ICD-10
  
B36.9 (ILDS B36.920)

Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection, 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 , suppuration can occur due to superimposed bacterial infection commonly due to pseudomonas species and proteus species. The mycosis results in inflammation, superficial epithelial exfoliation, masses of debris containing hyphae, suppuration, and pain.

Contents

Signs and symptoms

The most common finding on ear examination is the presence of greyish white thick debris.

Cause

Most fungal ear infections are caused by Aspergillus niger,Aspergillus fumigatus , Penicillium and Candida albicans, but exceptions exist.

Treatment

Otomycosis is treated by debridment followed with topical azole antifungals, and symptomatically managed with oral antihistamines. Per a study in Iran 10cc acetic acid 2% plus 90 cc of isopropyl alcohol 70% was effective.

References

Otomycosis Wikipedia