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Otomycosis--a continuing problem.

T Mugliston, G O'Donoghue

    The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Otomycosis, a fungal ear infection, is uncommon but significant. Its occurrence and the bacteria present in mixed infections were not impacted by long-term topical antibiotic/steroid use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the ear canal.
    • It is often overlooked but can cause significant morbidity.
    • Understanding its microbiology is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the microbiology of symptomatic ears over an eight-year period.
    • To determine the incidence and patterns of fungal infections (otomycosis).
    • To assess the impact of topical antibiotic/steroid preparations on fungal and bacterial patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 12,174 symptomatic ear cases.
    • Identification of fungal and bacterial pathogens.
    • Correlation of findings with the use of topical treatments.

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    Main Results:

    • 1,061 cases of fungal infection (otomycosis) were identified.
    • The incidence and patterns of fungi and bacteria were not significantly altered by decades of topical antibiotic/steroid use.
    • Otomycosis remains an uncommon cause of ear morbidity in temperate climates.

    Conclusions:

    • Topical antibiotic/steroid preparations do not appear to influence the incidence or patterns of otomycosis or accompanying bacteria.
    • Otomycosis is an important, though often overlooked, clinical condition.
    • Continued surveillance of ear infections is warranted.