title: Evaluation of the patient with otitis externa.
abstract: This article considers the history, physical examination, cytologic evaluation of smears and fungal and bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, clinical interpretation of information obtained from a biopsy of the external ear canal, and ancillary aids for the evaluation of the patient with otitis externa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Rosser
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000662:veterinary; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary