Citation:Richard T. Handley. 2/2009. “Otitis externa: Treatment is easy, but a missed diagnosis can be fatal.” Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 22, 2, Pp. 44-48. Publisher's VersionDownload CitationBibTex Tagged XML Abstract:Acute OE rarely requires systemic antibiotic therapy. However, early indentification of the causative pathogen and expedient care are needed for effective resolution.