1F23.16

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Candida otomycosis

Description

Infection of the external auditory canal with Candida yeasts, especially Candida parapsilosis. The infection may present with whitish greasy debris in, or discharge from the external auditory canal, or with erythema, oedema and pain. Candida otomycosis is less common than otomycosis due to Aspergillus. Chronic infection may be associated with perforation of the eardrum.

Index terms

  • Candida otomycosis
  • Candida otitis externa
  • Candidosis of external ear
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  • Otomycosis due to Candida
  • candidal otitis externa
  • candidal otomycosis
  • otitis externa candida
  • otitis externa in candidiasis

Exclusions from above levels

  • 1F23.0 – Candidosis of lips or oral mucous membranes
  • 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
  • CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
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  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Sibling codes

  • 1F23.10 – Vulvovaginal candidosis
  • 1F23.11 – Candida balanoposthitis
  • 1F23.12 – Flexural or intertriginous candidosis
  • 1F23.13 – Candidosis of nail or paronychium
  • 1F23.14 – Chronic mucocutaneous candidosis
  • 1F23.15 – Disseminated cutaneous candidosis
  • 1F23.1Y – Candidosis of skin or mucous membrane of other specified site
  • 1F23.1Z – Candidosis of skin or mucous membranes, unspecified

Foundation entity

Candida otomycosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1064943355

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1F23.1: Candidosis of skin or mucous membranes › 1F23: Candidosis › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases