Perichondritis. Close-up of the red,inflamed ear of an elderly man with perichondritis. Perichon- dritis is caused by bacterial infection of a type of fibrous connective tissue called perichondrium,which covers cartilage (tough structural connect- ive tissue). The condition often affects the outer ear,and is triggered by chronic bacterial infec- tion. The usual treatment is a course of antibiotics | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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