1F23.16 Candida otomycosis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2026-01


Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis. The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation of the eardrum.

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