Swimmers' ear
A)is a myth,the external canal is impervious to infections.
B)is medically known as external otitis,an infection of the skin of the external auditory canal.
C)is caused by allergies to algae in the water.
D)is caused by a perforation of the eardrum.

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Swimmers' ear, or external otitis, is a real condition caused by infection of the skin of the external auditory canal. It is typically caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming or bathing and providing a moist environment for bacteria to grow. Allergies to algae in the water or eardrum perforations are not the primary causes of swimmers' ear.

Swimmers' Ear