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An inflammation of the middle ear, usually associated with a buildup of fluid related to a viral or bacterial infection. The obstruction can cause hearing problems, which may arise when the fluid interferes with the ability of the ossicles to conduct sound vibrations to the inner ear.
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A viral or bacterial infection that leads to inflammation of the middle ear. This condition usually occurs along with an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include earache, high fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, hearing loss, facial paralysis and meningitis may result.
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Severe middle ear infection
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Inflammation of the ear. The presence of fluid in the middle ear causing drainage from the ear canal, and hearing loss.
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The most common reason sick infants visit the doctor, otitis media (earinfection) is caused by bacteria breeding in excess fluid in the middle ear. Most ear infections begin during or shortly after an infant has a cold.
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