1F23.16
category
Candida otomycosis
Definition
Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis. The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation of the eardrum.
Also indexed as
Candida otitis externaCandida otomycosisCandidosis of external earOtomycosis due to Candidacandidal otitis externacandidal otomycosisotitis externa candidaotitis externa in candidiasis
Nearby in Candidosis of skin or mucous membranes
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