Fungal infection of ear involving external
auditory canal, middle ear are commonly encountered
by otolaryngologists. It presents with symptoms of
itching, earache, discharge and loss of hearing in late
stages. Recent years due to increase in
immunocompromised patients there is higher chances of
fungal infection in ear. We perform mycological analysis
of fungal debris from external auditory canal of 60
patients clinically.
We conducted a prospective study which involves
60 cases of immunocompromised patients. After detail
history and clinical examination required investigations
are carried to identify the fungal organism. In the study
fungal infections are found more common among males
(54%) and majority in age group 21-30 years (42%)
disease was predominantly unilateral (80%) bilateral
involvement is (20%) aspergillus species (70%).which is
followed by candida species (54%) which is also seen.
Fungal infection of ear mostly affects the external
auditory canal. Presents with symptoms of itching, ear
discharge, ear ache. Major factor for fungal infection is
trauma to external auditory canal, immunocompromised
state. Aspergillus species and candida species are
commonly isolated in immunocompromised patients.
Aim
To find out the incidence of commonest fungal
organism which causes the infection of external auditory
canal of ear in immunocompromised patients.
Objective
To identify the common fungal organism in
immunocompromised patients.