Body Piercing
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http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/291/8/1024 
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Description
Body piercing has been recorded from ancient civilizations and can be seen in art and antiquities. Body piercing has recently become common in many countries, particularly among young persons. The February 25, 2004, issue of JAMA includes an article about serious infections related to piercing of the ear cartilage.