Aspergillus Otitis in Small Animals

Otitis externa, an inflammation of the external ear canal and sometimes the pinna, is a common ailment in small animals, occurring in 4.6% of the canine case population in one hospital-based study. Otomycosis, a fungal infection of the ear, was diagnosed in 26.7% of those cases. The most common organism to cause otomycosis in dogs is Malassezia pachydermatis. In humans, otomycosis is diagnosed most commonly in warm, humid climates. Aspergillus spp. and Candida spp. are the most common fungi implicated in otomycosis in people.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Dermatology Source Type: research