Otitis externa

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Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the outer ear and ear canal secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but fungal infection is also possible. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain.
Aliases
  • external Ear infection
  • infectious otitis externa
  • otitis externa
  • otitis externa
  • outer Ear infection
  • swimmer's Ear
  • swimmer's ear