Tropical Otomycosis

Beaney, G. P. E.; Broughton, Alan

doi:10.1017/s0022215100067955

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“…Gregson and La Touche 37 recommended insufflating nystatin powder into affected ears because the powder would also help eliminate moisture. Beaney and Broughton, 38 however, found nystatin disappointing, suspecting that tropical conditions affected its potency. Nystatin may be more effective when it is combined with antibiotics and steroids, and oral nystatin may supplement topical therapy.…”

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Ototoxicity of Common Topical Antimycotic Preparations

Tom

2000

The Laryngoscope

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Extrapolating from guinea pigs to humans requires caution. However, it is likely that guinea pigs are, if anything, more susceptible to topical ototoxins than are humans. The specific antimycotics clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate appear to be safe. Gentian violet has the potential for severe damage. The persistent residue left by the nystatin preparation is cause for concern and is a reminder that both the active ingredient and vehicle must be considered in evaluation of safety.

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Ototoxicity of Common Topical Antimycotic Preparations

Tom

2000

The Laryngoscope

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“…This is desiccated rapidly in tropical sun and blown in wind as small dust particles. The air borne fungal spores are carried by water vapors, a fact which correlates the higher rates of infection, monsoon when relative humidity rises to 80% 7. Many studies have shown that the incidence was more common in third decade of life.…”

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Fungal Infections of the Ear in Immunocompromised Host: A Review

Viswanatha¹,

Naseeruddin²

2011

Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis

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Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the external ear; middle ear and open mastoid cavity.1 Meyer first described the fungal infection of the external ear canal in 1884. External ear canal has an ideal warm humid environment for the proliferation of fungus.2 Although this disease is rarely life threatening, it can presents a challenging and frustrating situation for the otologist and patients due to long term treatment and high rate of recurrence.3 Otomycosis is seen more frequently in immunocompromised patients as compared to immunocompetent persons. Recurrence rate is high in immunocompromised patients and they need longer duration treatment and complications are more frequent in immunocompromised patients.In the recent years; opportunistic fungal infections are gaining greater importance in human medicine as a result of possibly huge number of immunocompromised patients.4 In immunocompromised patients, it is important that the treatment of otomycosis be vigorous, to minimize complications such as hearing loss, tympanic membrane perforations and invasive temporal bone infection.5 Fungal cultures are essential to confirm the diagnosis.Hematological investigations play a very important role in confirming the diagnosis and immunity status of the patients. In diabetic patients with otomycosis, along with antifungal therapy, blood sugar levels should be controlled with medical therapy to prevent complications.

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“…Nous en avons observé plus de 200 cas jusqu'à présent. On peut affirmer qu'elles représentent environ 20% des cas d'otite externe [1][2][3]. Notre propre statistique nous donne un pourcentage de 21,7.…”

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“…On peut affirmer qu'elles représentent environ 20% des cas d'otite externe [1][2][3]. Notre propre statistique nous donne un pourcentage de 21,7.Nous n'avons pris en considération pour cette étude que 148 cas (86 hommes et 62 femmes) qui ont été suivis systématiquement.Le sexe, l'âge et la profession ne semblent pas jouer de rôle dans l'éclo sion de l'otomycose; par contre, la saison pourrait avoir un rôle [3,5]; nous avons, en effet, observé une augmentation du nombre de cas au début de l'été et en automne.Du point de vue clinique, l'otomycose se manifeste par une symptomato logie qui ne permet pas de la distinguer d'une autre otite externe [4]. Le patient se plaint de picotements, de démangeaisons, de sensation de cuisson.…”

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“…La douleur est assez rarement signalée. L'hypoacousie est plus fréquente ; elle est réversible [3,6,7].Objectivement, on constate la présence d'un écoulement clair, jaunâtre, inodore ou fade, d'un érythème plus ou moins important, parfois d'une eczématisation du pavillon de l'oreille. A l'examen otoscopique, on découvre des aspects divers, qui permettent de distinguer les formes cliniques suivantes:…”

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