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A member asked:

My 8 month old daughter has a stinky ear and it is a little broken out behind the ear. is it infected, should i take her to the doc asap?

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Dr. Gayle Valeros answered

Yes: Your daughter may have an ear infection. You should bring her to her PCP or Pediatrician for evaluation.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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