otomycosis
- noun
- /ˌɑːtəˈmaɪkoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
- The doctor explained that otomycosis can cause itching and discomfort in the ear canal.
- topical antibiotics for otomycosis
Examples
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Although otomycosis is an important complication, it was easily managed with vinegar irrigation.
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Although otomycosis is frequently encountered in otolaryngology, it is difficult to diagnose because of its nonspecific symptoms.
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Five patients developed otomycosis after drug therapy had been stopped for a minimum of two weeks.
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Their research revealed that ofloxacin may contribute to the development of otomycosis in two ways.
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Otolaryngologists should remain alert for otomycosis and should consider obtaining cultures when this disease is suspected.
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Many authors have reported the identification of Aspergillus isolates in specimens obtained from the ears of patients with otomycosis.
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A study by Jackman et al. assessed the contribution of ototopical antibiotic drops to the development of otomycosis.
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Otomycosis secondary to topical ciprofloxacin has also been reported by Piccirillo and Pames.
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Tympanic membrane perforation may also occur as a complication of otomycosis that starts in an ear with an intact eardrum.
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Vennewald et al. studied fungal colonization of the ear in 128 immunocompetent patients supposed to suffer from otomycosis.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
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An infection or swelling of the outer part of the ear that causes pain, redness, and discharge
Germs cause an ear problem, often in the outer ear, that makes the ear painful and swollen
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word otomycosis comes from the parts oto- 'ear', myco- 'fungus', and -osis 'condition'. So it means a 'fungus condition' of the ear, which is why it refers to a fungal infection of the external ear canal.