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Acute Ear Infection / Ear Discharge - References

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Sep 05, 2014

References:

Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2012
Sander R. Otitis Externa: A Practical Guide to Treatment and Prevention. Am Fam Physician. 2001 Mar 1;63(5):927-937

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Sheela Philomena

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Aug 16, 2012
Last Updated on Sep 05, 2014

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