Human otoacariasis:Demographic and clinical outcomes in patients with ear-canal ticks and a review of literature

Introduction:Otoacariasis is a rare infestation of the ear canal,which affects the quality of life especially in rural areas.Different types of ticks and mites may cause otoacariasis.Although treatment of otoacariasis is simple,diseases transmitted through ticks and mites should be considered during diagnosis and treatment.Both local and systemic signs and symptoms of such diseases should be followed up.A literature review was conducted in PubMed using the following terms: 'otoacariasis,' 'ticks,' 'mites,' and 'outer ear canal infestations.' Demographic,radiologic,and treatment options were discussed.Treatment hints and pitfalls were also discussed with the literature review.Conclusion:In this paper,we describe otoacariasis in humans and discuss the appropriate interventions.

碘伏消毒液在真菌性外耳道炎治疗中的应用

目的:探讨真菌性外耳道炎门诊简易的治疗手段。方法:对确诊的87例对碘无过敏史患者,内镜下清除外耳分泌物及霉斑,以0.5%碘伏消毒液清洗外耳道,每日1~2次,疗程2~4周。避免挖耳及外耳受潮,不外用或口服任何抗真菌药。结果:80例患者治愈,治愈率达92%,4例合并中耳炎鼓膜穿孔,3例合并糖尿病患者效果欠佳,易反复。结论:0.5%碘伏消毒液对真菌性外耳道炎治疗有效,且操作方便,患者自己亦可操作,同时避免口服抗真菌药物带来副作用以及外用抗真菌乳膏剂需定期清理外耳痂皮的烦恼。