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

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Clinical Presentations of Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE)

Fungal Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) is a type of external otitis caused by fungal invasion. The clinical presentations of Fungal AOE are not explicitly stated in the provided study, but the study does mention the common causes of External Otitis (EO), which includes fungal invasion 1.

Causes and Complications

The study mentions that the condition is influenced by factors like pH levels, inflammation, and bacterial or fungal invasion 1. The most common fungi involved are Aspergillus and Candida species 1.

  • Common fungi involved:
    • Aspergillus species
    • Candida species It is essential to note that the provided study does not specifically discuss the clinical presentations of Fungal AOE, but it does provide information on the causes and complications of External Otitis (EO) in general.

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