Comparison of response to treatment of otomycosis using topical betadine and clotrimazole drops
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2019-10
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INTRODUCTION:Otomycosis is the fungal infection of EAC (External Auditory Canal) that is very commonly seen in Ear , Nose and Throat clinics .Local debridement and antifungals , topical or systemic is the treatment of choice but recurrences are very common and resistant to treatment.METHODS:Total 220 patients, divided into two groups each 110 in 'A' and 'B' were subjected to betadine (povidone - iodine )10% solution and Clotrimazole (1 %) drops treatment and response of treatment assessed on 5th , 10th and 20th day and analyzed.RESULTS :Out of 110 patients in each group on 5th day 21.8 % patients in group 'A', and 23.6 % in group B' showed no response. 70.9 % in group 'A' and 72.7 % in group 'B' were showed good response at evaluation of 20th day of treatment.CONCLUSION :In our study, betadine (10% solution) and Clotrimazole (1 %) drops were equally effective in treatment of otomycosis. Betadine(10% solution) is low cost, non-ototoxic, nonresistant and equally effective in bacterial and fungal infection. That's why this study support betadine 10% solution as treatment of choice for otomycosis specially in developing countries
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Otomycosis, Betadine, Clotrimazole
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Teharia Rajendra K., Narvey V. P.. Comparison of response to treatment of otomycosis using topical betadine and clotrimazole drops. Global Journal For Research Analysis. 2019 Oct; 8(10): 16-17