Otitis externa, also called swimmer's ear, is inflammation of the ear canal. It typically presents with ear pain, swelling of the canal, and occasionally decreased hearing, with pain that worsens when the outer ear is moved. A high fever is not typical except in severe cases.
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Classification
Body SystemLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 ChapterVIII: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Causative Agent
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1. Otitis externa (Wikipedia)
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The most common cause of otitis externa is bacterial.
Lead section, body-system statement
Acute cases are typically due to bacterial infection, and chronic cases are often due to allergies and autoimmune disorders.
View the Source2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter VIIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter VIII
Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
3. Wikidata: Otitis Externa
WikidataWikidata P279 (disease-category: communicable)Quote, Wikidata P279 (disease-category: communicable)
Subclass of: infectious disease
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