Citation

Yassine M, Haiet AH. Med. Mycol. Case Rep. 2018; 21: 52-53.

Affiliation

Department of Parasitology-Mycology, HCA, University of Medicine, Algiers, Algeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.05.002

PMID

30069425

PMCID

PMC6066606

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Aspergillus flavus; Ear-injury; Otomycosis; Schizophrenia; Self-injury