@article{ref1,
title="Self-injury in schizophrenia as predisposing factor for otomycosis",
journal="Medical mycology case reports",
year="2018",
author="Yassine, Merad and Haiet, Adjmi-Hamoudi",
volume="21",
number="",
pages="52-53",
abstract="Ear self-mutilation have been reported in schizophrenia, Mechanical damages to the auditory canal, like cleaning ear with hard and unsterile objects are predisposing factors of otomycosis. We present a case of repeated self-induced auricular trauma in schizophrenic patient. Aural swab were collected and examined by direct microscopy and culture, revealing <i>Aspergillus flavus</i>. A traumatized external ear canal skin can present favourable condition for fungal growth in the psychiatric population.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2211-7539",
doi="10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.05.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.05.002"
}