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otitis externa diffuse — otitis externa involving a relatively wide area, without formation of a furuncle. Cf. circumscribed o. externa … Medical dictionary
otitis externa acute — acute infection of the cartilaginous external auditory meatus, caused by either a fungus (otomycosis) or a bacteria (acute bacterial otitis externa). It is common in swimmers and in hot, humid weather. Symptoms include pain and swelling,… … Medical dictionary
otitis externa acute bacterial — acute otitis externa caused by a bacterial infection, usually with a species of Pseudomonas and less often with Staphylococcus and formation of a furuncle. See also circumscribed o. externa … Medical dictionary
otitis externa furuncular — circumscribed o. externa … Medical dictionary
furuncular otitis — circumscribed o. externa … Medical dictionary
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
aural furunculosis — a type of circumscribed otitis externa in which a furuncle forms in the external auditory canal, caused by infection of a hair follicle or sebaceous gland … Medical dictionary
