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From the Research
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 the clinical presentations of FMOE may share some similarities with Fungal AOE.
- The study found that there were no significant differences between fungal and non-fungal MOE in terms of clinical presentation and diagnostic methods 1.
- Since the study does not specifically discuss Fungal AOE, the clinical presentations of Fungal AOE cannot be directly determined from this study.
- It is essential to note that Fungal AOE may have different clinical presentations compared to FMOE, and more research is needed to determine the specific clinical presentations of Fungal AOE.
Limitations of Current Research
- The current study 1 does not provide information on the clinical presentations of Fungal AOE.
- The study focuses on FMOE, which is a more severe condition than Fungal AOE.
- More research is needed to determine the clinical presentations of Fungal AOE.