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Incidence and treatment of budding yeasts in canine otitis externa
Modern Veterinary Practice
|December 1, 1978
Abstract:
Budding yeasts were present in the majority of cases of otitis externa examined. A reddish-brown, dry, waxy discharge was the typical exudate. A successful treatment of yeast-infected ears was multiple otic lavages using a combination of an aqueous solution of poloxamer-iodine and application of an antifungal-antibiotic-corticosteroids ointment.
Insights
Budding yeasts commonly cause otitis externa, presenting with a distinct waxy discharge. Successful treatment involved multiple ear lavages with poloxamer-iodine and antifungal-antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Mycology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Otitis externa is a common condition affecting the ear canal.
- Fungal infections, particularly by budding yeasts, are frequently implicated in otitis externa cases.
- Identifying the causative agents is crucial for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of budding yeasts in otitis externa.
- To characterize the typical clinical presentation of yeast-associated otitis externa.
- To evaluate the efficacy of a specific treatment regimen.
Main Methods:
- Examination of clinical samples from otitis externa cases.
- Microscopic identification of budding yeasts.
- Clinical observation of exudate characteristics.
- Application of poloxamer-iodine lavages and antifungal-antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment.
Main Results:
- Budding yeasts were identified in the majority of examined otitis externa cases.
- A characteristic reddish-brown, dry, waxy discharge was observed.
- The combination treatment demonstrated successful outcomes in yeast-infected ears.
Conclusions:
- Budding yeasts are a significant cause of otitis externa.
- The described clinical signs are indicative of yeast involvement.
- A multi-modal treatment approach including otic lavages and topical medication is effective.