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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

MESH:D059249

Synonyms

Singapore ear [EXACT]

Parent Relationships

is_a otitis externa

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