Abstract :
Background: Otomycosis is one of the most common forms of otitis externa. It is often seen in cases of
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media. It is important to treat otomycosis effectively in cases of CSOM as both
conditions worsen each other.
Objectives: To study the aetiology of otomycosis and fungal profile in patients of diagnosed CSOM at
ENT Clinic, Udaipur.
Materials & Methods: A total of 100 clinically diagnosed patients of CSOM were enrolled in the study
and the samples were obtained from each patient using sterile cotton swab and were studied for fungal
profile.
Results: The most common fungi found in CSOM are Candida and Aspergillus species. In the present
study out of 95 culture positive cases of CSOM, fungi were found in 13 cases (13.68%). Candida species
was most common found in 10.52% of all cases and Aspergillus was observed in 3.15% of all cases. Out
of all candida species 60% were albicans.
Keyword :
Otomycosis, Chronic suppurative otitis media.