| MYCOLOGY MEDICINE |
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| Year : 2010 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 189-190 |
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Chronic otomycosis due to Malassezia Spp
R Latha, R Sasikala, N Muruganandam
Department of Microbiology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore Main Road, Kirumampakkam, Pondicherry-607 402, India
Correspondence Address:
R Latha
Department of Microbiology, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Cuddalore Main Road, Kirumampakkam, Pondicherry-607 402
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0974-777X.62875
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We report the case of a 31-year-old male presenting with complaints of mild pain in the right ear for three months and hypoacusis for 10 days. On otoscopic examination, a thin, papery, white material was extracted from his ear and sent for fungal identification. This material revealed presence of Malassezia spp - with characteristic "spaghetti and meat ball appearance". The patient was treated with 2% acetic acid, hydrocortisone and Clotrimazole powder for one week and he resolved completely. |
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