Also known as external otitis, it is a bacterial infection of the ear canal , although sometimes it has its origin in fungi. Swimmer's ear is much more common during the summer season, due to the high ambient temperature and the entry of water into the ear, as a result of repeated bathing on the beach or in the pool.
Staphylococci, which can cause boils, and pseudomonas are the main bacteria involved in this infection. Symptoms include pain, itching, and a foul-smelling, purulent discharge that sometimes makes hearing difficult.
