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Otitis    See images

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Alternative names:

Ear infection; Infection - ear

Definition:

Otitis is any of several disorders involving infection and/or inflammation of the internal or external ear.

Causes and Risks

Otitis (ear infection or inflammation) can affect the internal ear or the external ear. Otitis is classified according to whether it occurs suddenly (acute) or over a long period(chronic).

Specific types of ear infection include:

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