Oto Rhino Laryngologica Indonesiana
Vol. 56 No. 1 (2026): VOLUME 56, NO. 1 JANUARY - JUNE 2026

Comparison sensitivity of 1% clotrimazole and 2% acetic acid to patient’s otomycosis isolates

Feby Valentin Ginting (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Indri Adriztina (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Yoan Carolina Panggabean (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Yunilda Andriyani (Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

Background: Otomycosis is a challenge in the medical field, because it requires long-term treatment and follow-up and has a high recurrence rate. In the administration of otomycosis therapy, there are various problems, such as the occurrence of resistance, difficulty in drug application, and requires a long period of time for management. Therefore, choosing the right treatment regimen is very important, so as to reduce the level of resistance caused by the fungus that causes otomycosis. Purpose: To compare the sensitivity of 1% clotrimazole cream and 2% acetic acid solution to fungal isolates of otomycosis patients. Method: This study used true experimental design in vitro with post-test only control group design. Sampling was done by total sampling method during the August-November 20215. Eleven samples were obtained and tested on 3 treatment groups with repetition 3 times, so there was a total of 33 specimens studied. Result: The statistical calculations with the Kruskal-Wallis test from 11 samples tested, obtained a p value < 0.05 which indicated that there was a significant difference in the sensitivity of 1% clotrimazole cream and 2% acetic acid solution. Conclusion: The sensitivity of 1% clotrimazole cream and 2% acetic acid solution has a significant difference on fungal isolates of otomycosis patients

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Journal Info

Abbrev

orli

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Journal Othorhinolaryngologica Indonesiana is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that focuses on promoting otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery that publishes research reports, case reports, and literature reviews, to increase knowledge and updating diagnostics procedurs on ...