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- A case study highlights a 41-year-old male army officer with a severe upper ear infection and intracranial abscess due to Paecilomyces, which was successfully treated through surgery and antifungal medication.
- The findings underscore the importance of early detection and treatment of such rare fungal infections to prevent serious complications and differentiate them from similar conditions like cholesteatoma.
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