Ear-resistible insights into yeast-only otitis externa
21 Nov 2025
Gallery Suite 13
Behaviour
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Contextualised Care
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Dermatology
Come and join us – it's the yeast you can do!
Darragh O’Hanlon offers his insights into the diagnosis and management of otitis externa caused exclusively by Malassezia spp.
This session will highlight the critical role of cytology in differentiating yeast-only infections from bacterial or mixed cases, and will demonstrate how you can treat effectively without reaching for antibiotics.
Expect practical tips, memorable takeaways and a few ear puns along the way. Perfect for vets who want to treat smarter, not harder when it comes to otitis externa.
It’s loud and clear – Yeast shouldn’t be treated with antibiotics!
- Recognise the prevalence of yeast-only otitis and the importance of performing routine ear cytology in practice
- Apply principles of antimicrobial stewardship in otitis management to support responsible prescribing
- Understand that otitis externa is rarely a quick fix and appreciate the role that effective communication can play in long-term management
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