AA01 Cellulitis of external ear

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


A diffuse subacute bacterial infection of the soft tissues of the external ear, most commonly due to beta-haemolytic streptococci. It may arise within an apparently healthy external ear but may complicate both inflammatory and infective forms of otitis externa.

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