Friday 26 December 2014

What is Otitis Media?

Otitis Media

Otitis media is middle ear infection mainly caused by S. Pneumoniae and non-Typeable H. Influenzae bacteria (NTHi). 

Symptoms of middle ear infection/AOM include:
• Excessive crying
• Ear ache
• Loss of appetite
• Fever

• Deafness. 
It is a painful condition and can result into hearing loss. 

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