Patient's question:
I've been planning to have a child with my wife recently, but I have a congenital preauricular fistula. Does this condition be inherited from generation to generation?Doctor's answer:
A preauricular fistula is not hereditary, and its incidence rate is generally not very high because it is usually a congenital disease. However, if a fistula occurs, it can be easily contagious. If it becomes purulent, antibiotics or sulfonamides can be used for treatment. If there is recurrent infection, the fistula should be surgically removed after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, antibiotics should be used to reduce inflammation. It usually does not pass to the next generation. It is best to understand proper treatment.