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Necrotizing External Otitis - Necrotizing External Otitis


Diagnosis & Tests

How is the infection diagnosed?

A doctor can often diagnose this condition by examining the ear and taking a medical history. Other tests that may need to be done include:

  • blood tests.
  • special x-ray tests, such as a CAT scan.
  • cultures of the ear canal. This involves sending a swab from the ear canal to a lab to see which bacteria are causing the infection.

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