Otomycosis

Otomycosis is a fungal ear infection, a superficial mycotic infection of the outer ear canal caused by fungi. It is more common in tropical or warm countries. The infection may be either subacute or acute and is characterized by itching in the ear, malodorous discharge, inflammation, pruritus, scaling, and severe discomfort or ear pain. The mycosis results in inflammation, superficial epithelialexfoliation, masses of debris containing hyphae, suppuration, and pain. Otomycosis can also cause hearing loss.