Clinical and Mycobiological Profile of Otomycoses in the Amazon, Brazil

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594132423012

• Palavras-chave: Otomicose, otite, otite externa

• Keywords: Otomycosis, otitis, external otitis

• Abstract: Objective: To comprehend the mycobiological profile of patients presenting with otologic complaints of pruritus, otalgia, auricular fullness, and hypoacusis at the Ambulatório Araújo Lima in Manaus. Methods: Initially, the sample was selected through appointments at the otolaryngology outpatient clinic of the service in Manaus, obtaining informed consent, filling out a questionnaire, evaluating inclusion and exclusion criteria, followed by the collection of otologic secretion samples, treatment prescription, and after one month, treatment outcomes were assessed, and new samples were collected. Results: 50 patients were included in the study, with 26 (52%) being female and 24 (48%) male, with pruritus being the most prevalent symptom present in 74%. Aspergillus was the most prevalent fungus, found in 46% of the sample. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the most affected population were individuals manipulating the external auditory canal or using headphones, with females being more prevalent. Aspergillus was the most commonly found fungus.