Exploring theories for the exponential 16-year rise in incidence of necrotising otitis externa in England.

Published in: The Journal of laryngology and otology (2022)

Correlation does not imply causation. It is likely that a combination of factors is contributing to the rise in necrotising otitis externa incidence, including increased physician recognition, diagnosis and accurate clinical coding.

Keyphrases

risk factors
primary care
emergency department
high resolution