A case of necrotizing otitis externa caused by Saksenaea vasiformis: first report from India

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: T. Rajendran, G. Vithiya, Vinaykumar Hallur, Diptanu Paul, Supriya Sahu
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2026.101084
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

Otitis due to mucorales is very rare. Saksenaea causing mucormycosis is even more uncommon. Till date, there have been only two reports of otitis due to S. vasiformis globally. Herein, we report a case of necrotizing otitis externa in a 75-year-old diabetic woman complicated with facial nerve palsy due to a non sporulating mucorales which was identified as S. vasiformis using D1D2 sequencing. Despite initiation of antifungal therapy, her clinical condition deteriorated, likely reflecting delayed diagnosis and partially optimized treatment. To the best of knowledge this is the first case of necrotizing otitis externa due to S. vasiformis from India.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Sinusitis and nasal conditions Dermatological diseases and infestations

Publication details

Journal / source
Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
61
Pages
101084–101084
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN