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  1. Ear Infection (Otitis Media): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Jun 6, 2023 · Ear infections (acute otitis media) occur when a virus or bacteria infects the space behind your child’s eardrum. Symptoms include ear pain that may cause your infant or toddler to be …

  2. Acute otitis media in adults - UpToDate

    Sep 8, 2025 · Acute otitis media (AOM) is an acute, suppurative infectious process marked by the presence of infected middle ear fluid and inflammation of the mucosa lining the middle ear space …

  3. Ear infection (middle ear) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 23, 2025 · An ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection of the air-filled space behind the eardrum, known as the middle ear. Children are more likely than adults to get ear infections.

  4. Ear Infection Basics | Ear Infection | CDC

    Apr 17, 2024 · Occurs when fluid builds up in the middle ear without causing an infection. Does not cause fever, ear pain, or pus build-up in the middle ear. Swimmer's ear is an infection in the outer ear …

  5. Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a collection of non-infected fluid in the middle ear space. The fluid may be a result of a cold, sore throat or upper respiratory infection, but usually resolves on its own. If …

  6. Otitis - Wikipedia

    Otitis is a general term for inflammation in ear or ear infection, inner ear infection, middle ear infection of the ear, in both humans and other animals.

  7. Otitis Media (Acute) - Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders - MSD Manual ...

    Acute otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear, usually accompanying an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include otalgia, often with systemic symptoms (eg, fever, nausea, …

  8. Ear Infection (Otitis Media) - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Detailed information on otitis media, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

  9. Otitis Media: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Sep 10, 2025 · Few conditions are as common—and as misunderstood—as otitis media, the medical term for inflammation and infection of the middle ear. While often thought of as a childhood problem, …

  10. Otitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Otitis is a term for infection or inflammation of the ear. Otitis can affect the inner or outer parts of the ear. The condition can be: Acute ear infection -- Starts suddenly and lasts for a short period of time. It is …