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- Impact Factor: 1.809**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2474-1655
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655
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Abstract
Citation: Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017;2(1):1329.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655.1329
Otoacariasis: An Infestation of Mites in the Ear
Abi-Akl P, Haddad G and Zaytoun G
Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center– Beirut-Lebanon
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Abstract:
Background: Otoacariasis is the infestation of arthropods of the Acari subclass in the ear canal. A few reports of mite infestations in the human ear exist in the literature.Case Report: A 58-year-old man presented with bilateral tinnitus and itching. Otoscopic examination revealed mite infestations in both ears. The infestation was cleared with otic 2% acetic acid solution.Conclusion: We report the rare case of an infestation of mites and their eradication with otic acetic acid drops.
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Abi-Akl P, Haddad G, Zaytoun G. Otoacariasis: An Infestation of Mites in the Ear. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017; 2: 1329.
