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yes, it is an infection. It is when the water gets into the ear, causing a lot of pain, and preventing you from swimming if you have a severe case. I have a mild case of swimmers ear, but i can still swim, but it is really hard, because it keep on bursting.

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kinda. it is more of an infection but yes, let me tell you, it hurts and aches like crazy.

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