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Mycotic infection of the ear (otomycosis): A prospective study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

K. O. Paulose ,
S. Al Khalifa ,
P. Shenoy  and
R. K. Sharma
K. O. Paulose*
Affiliation:
Bahrain
S. Al Khalifa
Affiliation:
Bahrain
P. Shenoy
Affiliation:
Bahrain
R. K. Sharma
Affiliation:
Bahrain
*
Mr. K. O. Paulose, F.R.C.S., Senior Registrar in ENT, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, P.O. Box 28743, State of Bahrain.
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Abstract

Otomycosis (fungal infection of the ear) is a not uncommon clinical problem encountered in our ENT practice. It makes up to 6 per cent of all patients with symptoms of ear disease seen in the Outpatient Clinic. Of the 193 patients with a clinical diagnosis of otomycosis, 171 cases produced positive fungal isolates. In this study Aspergillus species (niger and fumigatus) have been the most common fungal pathogens. Various aetiopathological factors have been examined in detail, and the available literature reviewed. The results of the treatment by nine antifungal agents currently available in Bahrain have been analysed.

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 1 , January 1989 , pp. 30 - 35
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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