Perichondritis is an infection of the skin and tissue surrounding the cartilage of the outer ear.
Cartilage is the thick tissue that creates the shape of the nose and the outer ear. All cartilage has a thin layer of tissue around it called the perichondrium. This covering helps provide nutrients to the cartilage.
The most common bacteria that causes perichondritis infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Perichondritis is usually caused by...
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