| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:0050147 |
| Name | otomycosis |
| Definition | An otitis externa which is a disease of the ear produced by the growth of fungi in the external auditory canal. It is characterized by inflammation, pruritus, scaling and severe discomfort. The most common fungi are Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans. http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=otomycosis, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otomycosis |
| Xrefs | |
| Synonyms |
Singapore ear [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a otitis externa |