Treatment of Ear Candidiasis (Otomycosis)

Management of Refractory Cases

• For severe or invasive disease extending beyond the external canal, systemic antifungal therapy with oral fluconazole (100-200 mg daily) or intravenous amphotericin B may be necessary 1

Critical Clinical Pitfalls to Avoid

• Do not rely on fungal cultures alone - many individuals have asymptomatic colonization, and treatment decisions should be based on clinical presentation 2