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Abstract
Otomycosis is fungal infection of the external auditory canal and its associated complications sometimes involving the middle ear.
In recent years, oppurtunistic fungal infections have gained greater importance in human medicine, perhaps because of the increasing number of immunocompromised patients.
Otomycosis has a worldwide distribution: It is estimated that approximately 25% of the total cases of ear infections are due to fungi and the disease was more prevalent in warm and humid climates.
Predisposing factors for otomycosis include : There are several factors that play important roles in otomycosis infection such as: Humidity, moisture, high temperature ”the entrance of water into the ear during swimming or sweat secretions ,increased use of topical antibiotics, weak immune function and cleaning of ear wax, habitual instrumentation, dermatitis, unhygienic habits, immunocompromised individuals, pre-existing ear disease etc.