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Red ear drum

Red ear drum

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Ear

Is Symptom of

Roseola
Condition
Erythema multiforme
Condition
Middle ear infection
Condition
Mastoiditis
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