Ear Drainage Culture
Alternate Names : Culture - Ear Drainage
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Ear Anatomy
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The ear consists of external, middle, and inner structures. The eardrum and the three tiny bones conduct sound from the eardrum to the cochlea.
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Medical Findings Based on Ear Anatomy
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The external structures of the ear may aid in diagnosing some conditions by the presence or absence of normal landmarks and abnormal features including: earlobe creases, preauricular pits, and preauricular tags.
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Ear Drainage Culture
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An ear drainage culture is collected by placing a cotton swab gently in the ear canal. The sample is sent to the laboratory for testing to isolate and identify the type of organism causing the ear infection.
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