First report of otitis externa caused by Schizophyllum commune and review of the literature

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016 May;128(9-10):387-90. doi: 10.1007/s00508-015-0898-0. Epub 2016 Jan 22.

Abstract

Basidiomycete Schizophyllum commune is a widely distributed cellulolytic fungus that is a well-known pathogen. It can cause a wide range of different infections, and here we describe the first case of otitis externa and a molecularly based identification process.

Keywords: Identification; Otitis externa; Schizophyllum commune; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mycoses / diagnosis*
  • Mycoses / drug therapy
  • Mycoses / microbiology*
  • Otitis Externa / diagnosis*
  • Otitis Externa / drug therapy
  • Otitis Externa / microbiology*
  • Rare Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rare Diseases / microbiology
  • Schizophyllum / isolation & purification*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents