Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The aim of the present was to determine the frequency, common presenting symptoms, predisposing factors and outcome of different treatment modalities of Otomycosis. The diagnosis of otomycosis was made on the basis of the recognizable and characteristic appearance of fungal debris and fruiting bodies under microscopy. Cultures are not routinely obtained because there is generally a rapid response to treatment in most of the cases. A total of 200 patients with documented diagnosis of otomycosis were included in the analysis. The group consisted of 117 (58.5%) males 83 (41.5%) females. The age at diagnosis ranged from 1½ to 75 years with a mean age of 38. Fifty five years and a median age of 30 years. Mean follow up time was 2 years, bilateral disease was observed in 45 (22.5%) patients on initial presentation. This study demonstrates that the diagnosis of otomycosis requires vigilance from clinicians given its nonspecific symptoms.
How to cite this article:
Narendra Singh Waldia. Determine the Frequency, Common Presenting Symptoms, Predisposing Factors and Outcome of Different Treatment Modalities of Otomycosis.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2015.549.552
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2015.549.552