Otomycosis is fungal infection of the external auditory canal.
The incidence of otomycosis is not known but it is more common in hot climates and in those who partake in aquatic sports. About 1 in 8 of otitis external infections is fungal in origin. 90% of fungal infections involve Aspergillus spp. and the rest Candida spp.1 The prevalence rate has been quoted as 10% of patients presenting with signs and symptoms of otitis externa.2 The fraction of otitis externa that is otomycosis may be higher in hot climates and much of the literature originates from tropical and subtropical countries. An American study found that the incidence peaked during the summer months.3
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/infectious-disease/fungal-ear-infection-otomycosis