Publication date: September 2018
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports, Volume 21
Author(s): Merad Yassine, Adjmi-Hamoudi Haiet
Abstract
Ear self-mutilation have been reported in schizophrenia, Mechanical damages to the auditory canal, like cleaning ear with hard and unsterile objects are predisposing factors of otomycosis.
We present a case of repeated self-induced auricular trauma in schizophrenic patient. Aural swab were collected and examined by direct microscopy and culture, revealing Aspergillus flavus. A traumatized external ear canal skin can present favourable condition for fungal growth in the psychiatric population.
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