Otomycosis or "Otitis externa myotica" refers to a fungal or yeast infection of the external auditory meatus. Fungi can be isolated in up to 40 percent of all cases of external otitis, especially "Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans". It has a worldwide distribution with higher prevalence in the hot, humid and dusty climate of the tropical and subtropical regions and sometimes in association with immunosuppression and poor hygienic conditions. The purpose of this study is to analyse the etiology, clinical manifestations, microbial pattern of otomycosis and treatment.
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