Human otoacariasis

Human otoacariasis

“…A review of literature also showed some of the patients coming with bleeding (10%), giddiness (5%), tinnitus (5%) or facial paresis (5%) [1]. The average time duration between the onset of symptoms and the time of presentation in our study is 3-4 days though in literature review, we found presenting after several weeks [1]. Immediate presentation as seen in other aural foreign bodies like cockroach and other insects was not observed in tick infestation.…”

“…The unfed larvae of the ticks are predominantly found in forest habitats. Newly emerged larvae in such habitats will attack to a host after dropping onto it from overhanging leaves, after clinging to it as it passes by, or after climbing on it as is resting [1]. Most of the ticks attach to the head, often to the ear canal, ear drum, ear lobe and eyelid [1].…”

“…The ticks attach to the canal skin or ear drum by means of mouth parts. The enzyme contained in their saliva causes local infl ammation and pain [1]. The rostrum is burrowed into the skin to enable it to suck blood.…”

“…Accidental entry of arthropods [insects] particularly, cockroaches is a common cause of live foreign bodies in the ear [1]. Otoacariasis meaning the presence of ticks and mites in the ear canal of animals other than man is a well recognized problem.…”

Infestation of Mites in External Auditory Canal

“…Most of them are case reports. [2][3][4] Dermatophagoides spp comprise one of the most prevalent genera of house mites that, although well-known as allergens, rarely also parasitize the human body. Therefore, diagnosis…”