1B70.01 Erysipelas of external ear

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

A rapidly expanding diffuse superficial dermal streptococcal infection involving the external ear. In contrast with infective otitis externa, the skin of the auricle is often initially healthy except at a point of entry for beta-haemolytic streptococci (commonly at a fissure behind the ear or where the ear lobule is attached to the side of the head) and systemic features including fever and malaise are common.

postcoordination

synonyms

• Erysipelas of external ear
• Otitis externa in erysipelas

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