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Otomastoiditis caused by Candida auris: Case report and literature review

Hyoung Il Choi1, Jin An1, Jae Joon Hwang1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.

Mycoses
|April 6, 2017
PubMed

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Fungal otomastoiditis, a rare but potentially fatal infection, is increasingly caused by Candida auris. Early recognition and appropriate antifungal treatment with surgical debridement are crucial for patient survival.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Fungal otomastoiditis is a rare condition with severe implications, particularly for immunocompromised individuals.
  • Recent trends indicate a rise in otologic infections attributed to Candida auris.

Observation:

  • Candida auris presents diagnostic challenges due to its potential for misidentification.
  • This fungal species exhibits multidrug resistance, complicating treatment strategies.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the increasing incidence of Candida auris in fungal otomastoiditis cases.
  • Effective management requires heightened clinical awareness of this pathogen.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must be vigilant for Candida auris in otomastoiditis cases.
  • Appropriate antifungal therapy combined with surgical debridement is essential for successful outcomes.
  • Raising awareness of Candida auris is critical to prevent severe morbidity and mortality.
Keywords:
Candida aurisfungal otomastoiditismultidrug resistance

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