Ear furuncle, or limited otitis externa, is a relatively common pathology. It accounts for 15-18% of the total number of otolaryngological diseases. According to statistics, external limited otitis occurs with a frequency of 3-6 cases per 1000 population. In etiology, the most significant factors are skin damage and immunodeficiency, which cause 50-60% of all cases of the disease.

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