Etiology, predisposing factors, clinical features and diagnostic procedure of otomycosis: a literature review

M Bojanović, M Stalević, V Arsić-Arsenijević… - Journal of Fungi, 2023 - mdpi.com
Otomycosis (OM) is a superficial fungal infection of the external auditory canal (EAC) with a
worldwide prevalence ranging from 9% to 30%. Commonly, otomycoses are caused by …

Otomycosis in Africa: Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment

I Sangaré, FM Amona, RWL Ouedraogo, A Zida… - Journal of Medical …, 2021 - Elsevier
This review sets out to highlighted knowledge gaps regarding the epidemiological,
diagnostic (clinical and laboratory) and therapeutic aspects of otomycosis in Africa. A …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of the recovery rate of otomycosis using betadine and clotrimazole topical treatment

MR Mofatteh, ZN Yazdi, M Yousefi… - Brazilian journal of …, 2018 - SciELO Brasil
Introduction Otomycosis is a common diseases that can be associated with many
complications including involvement of the inner ear and mortality in rare cases …

Molecular epidemiology of otomycosis in Isfahan revealed a large diversity in causative agents

S Aboutalebian, S Mahmoudi… - Journal of medical …, 2019 - microbiologyresearch.org
Purpose. To elucidate the clinical and microbial epidemiology of otomycosis in Isfahan, Iran.
Methodology. From January 2016 to January 2017 all patients clinically suspected of …

Species distribution patterns and epidemiological characteristics of otomycosis in Southeastern Serbia

S Tasić-Otašević, M Golubović, S Đenić… - Journal de mycologie …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction Otomycosis, a superficial fungal infection of the external auditory canal (EAC), is
a disease with exceptionally high prevalence. Aim The aim of this study was to determine …

Clinical and microbial epidemiology of otomycosis in the city of Yasuj, southwest Iran, revealing Aspergillus tubingensis as the dominant causative agent

G Sabz, M Gharaghani, H Mirhendi… - Journal of medical …, 2019 - microbiologyresearch.org
Purpose. Otomycosis is a mycotic infection of the external auditory canal and can be caused
by a wide range of fungal species. In this study, we aimed to identify fungal isolates from …

Otomycosis: The foremost aetiological agent causing otitis externa and the antifungal susceptibility pattern in North‐Western Iran

B Roohi, S Nemati, A Alipour, L Faeli, S Mayahi… - Mycoses, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Otomycosis is considered a recurring fungal ear infection. The external auditory
canal provides an appropriate and optimal situation for fungal growth. Objectives The study …

Investigation of etiologic agents and clinical presentations of otomycosis at a tertiary referral center in Tehran, Iran

HK Sarwestani, RD Ghazvini… - Iranian Journal of …, 2019 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Otomycosis is a superficial infection of the ear caused by a spectrum of various
fungal agents and its epidemiology depends on geographical region and climatic condition …

Antifungal susceptibility profiles of otomycosis etiological agents in Ahvaz, Iran

M Gharaghani, M Halvaeezadeh… - Current medical …, 2020 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background and Purpose: Otomycosis is a secondary ear fungal infection among
predisposed individuals in humid conditions. Aspergillus species are the most common …

Epidemiology of dermatomycoses in Kerman province, southeast of Iran: a 10-years retrospective study (2004–2014)

S Salari, SAA Mousavi, S Hadizadeh, A Izadi - Microbial pathogenesis, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives Superficial and cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) are an important public
health problem and are common in tropical and subtropical countries. Pityriasis versicolor …