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[Filamentous micromycetes in otitis]
Z Jesenská1, J Durkovský, J Rosinský
1Ustav preventívnej a klinickej medicíny v Bratislave.
Abstract:
In 1984-1991 in the microbiological laboratory in Komárno (Slovak Republic) 4224 (100%) smears with the diagnosis of otitis were examined. From 138 (3.26%) of smears microscopic filamentous fungi were isolated, most frequently aspergillae from the group Aspergillus niger (34.1%), Aspergillus flavus (29.8%) and Aspergillus fumigatus (21.8% of 138 isolates). The strains of other species of filamentous micromycetes were found only rarely. A review on the incidence of filamentous micromycetes in otitis in different regions, based on data in the literature is presented.
Insights
Microscopic filamentous fungi, primarily Aspergillus species, were identified in 3.26% of otitis cases examined in Slovakia. This study highlights the prevalence of fungal infections in ear conditions.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Microbiological laboratory in Komárno, Slovak Republic
- 1984-1991 study period
- 4224 otitis smears analyzed
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence of microscopic filamentous fungi in otitis cases
- Identify the specific fungal species involved
- Review the regional occurrence of filamentous micromycetes in otitis
Summary:
- Microscopic filamentous fungi were isolated from 138 (3.26%) of 4224 otitis smears.
- Aspergillus species, including Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus fumigatus, were the most frequent isolates.
- Other filamentous micromycetes were rarely found.
Impact:
- Provides data on fungal prevalence in otitis, contributing to mycological and otolaryngological research.
- Informs clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies for fungal otitis.
- Establishes a baseline for future epidemiological studies on fungal infections in ear diseases.