Scedosporium apiospermum Otomycosis in an Immunocompetent Man

Abstract

Otitis externa caused by Scedosporium apiospermum is extremely rare. Neglect or delayed management may lead to serious sequel. We report a case of Scedosporium apiospermum external otitis in an immunocompetent patient. The patient was treated topically with itraconazole and achieved a clinical and mycological cure

Keywords

• Otitis externa
• Scedosporium apiospermum