Otomycosis (also known as Singapore Ear) is a fungal ear infection, a superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal. It is more common in the tropical countries. The infection may be either subacute or acute and is characterized by malodorous discharge, inflammation, pruritus, scaling, and severe discomfort. The mycosis results in inflammat...
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An infection due to a fungus in the external auditory canal, usually unilateral, with scaling, itching, and pain as the primary symptoms. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(o″to-mi-ko´sis) otitis externa caused by a fungal infection; it thrives in warm, moist climates and is encouraged by poor local hygiene and swimming. Symptoms include itching, which may be intense, pain, and a stinging sensation in the external acoustic meatus.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′tō-mī-kō′sis Definitions: 1. An infection in which fungal mycelia are seen in cerumen and desquamated cells in the external auditory canal, usually unilateral, with scaling, itching, and pain as the primary symptoms. The fungus does not invade tissue and plays little role in pathogenicity....
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otomycosis Fungal infection of the external auditory meatus (a natural body passageway), usually by a species of Aspergillus, marked by pruritus (intense itching sensation) and exudative (escape of fluid) inflammation.
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