What are the clinical presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE)?

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Clinical Presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE)

The clinical presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) are not directly described in the provided studies. However, the studies provide information on the clinical presentations of External Otitis (EO) and Malignant Otitis Externa (MOE), which can be related to Fungal AOE.

Related Conditions

• External Otitis (EO) is a common and often painful infection in the ear canal, influenced by factors like pH levels, inflammation, and bacterial or fungal invasion 1.
• Malignant Otitis Externa (MOE) is a rare but serious condition primarily caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but fungi can also be a contributing factor, particularly in immunocompromised individuals 2.
• Fungal Malignant Otitis Externa (FMOE) has a clinical presentation similar to non-fungal MOE, with no significant differences in terms of clinical presentation and diagnostic methods 2.

Fungal Involvement

• The most common fungi involved in EO are Aspergillus and Candida species 1.
• In FMOE, Candida and Aspergillus species are present in nearly equal proportions, with fungal cultures positive in 54.3% of cases 2.