Otomycosis― a continuing problem

摘要: The microbiology of 12,174 symptomatic ears presenting over an eight-year period to one hospital was examined in detail. 1,061 cases fungal infection were found. incidence and pattern these fungi the accompanying bacteria, mixed infection, do not appear have been affected by widespread use powerful topically-applied antibiotic/steroid preparations more than two decades. Otomycosis remains uncommon, often overlooked but important cause morbidity a temperate climate.