obsolete candidal otitis externa

A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the outer ear canal caused by Candida species. The symptoms include discharge, tinnitus, pruritus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear resulting in scratching and further damage to the epidermis.

Also known as: Candidal otitis externa (disorder); Candidal: [otitis externa] or [otomycosis]; otomycosis in moniliasis