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Clinical Presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE)
The provided study 1 focuses on Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa (FMOE), which is a more severe condition than Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE). However, it can be inferred that some clinical presentations may be similar.
- The study found that there were no significant differences between fungal and non-fungal MOE in terms of clinical presentation and diagnostic methods.
- Since FMOE is a more severe condition, the clinical presentations of Fungal AOE may be less severe, but the exact presentations are not specified in the provided study.
- It is essential to note that the study 1 does not directly address the clinical presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE), but rather focuses on the more severe condition of Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa (FMOE).
Limitations of the Study
- The study 1 does not provide information on the clinical presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) specifically.
- The study's focus on Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa (FMOE) limits its applicability to the question of Fungal AOE clinical presentations.
- Further research is needed to determine the specific clinical presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE).