This could lead to infection or inflammation, and fluid buildup behind the eardrum, which we call otitis media, and it can even become acute," he said. When the infection becomes acute, ear pain may ...

Objectives: (1) To determine the relationship between acute otitis media (AOM) pathogens isolated in cases of early clinical recurrence of AOM (occurring within 1 month from completion of therapy ...

Early-life infection burden is associated with an increased risk for later moderate-to-severe infections and systemic antibiotic treatments to age 10 or 13 years, according to a study published in ...

Ear infections are also known as glue ear, secretory otitis media, middle ear infection ... An ear infection can be acute or chronic. Chronic ear infections may permanently damage the middle ...

Those with a middle ear infection usually have acute otitis media (AOM). This infection occurs when fluid is trapped behind the eardrum, and parts of the middle ear become infected. This causes ...