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Otitis , Otitis (Ear Infections)
Otitis (Ear Infections)
Otitis (o-TIE-tis) is an inflammation of the internal or external parts of the ear, usually caused by… Earache , Earache
DEFINITION
An earache is discomfort or pain caused by an infection of the ear. The medical term for an ear infection is otitis (pronounced oh… Otitis Media , Definition
Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, which is located behind the eardrum. There are two main types of otitis media. In the firs… Perforated Eardrum , Definition
A perforated eardrum (tympanum perforation) is an opening or rupture in the eardrum (tympanic membrane), the thin membrane that separates… Anaerobic Infections , Anaerobic infections
Definition
An anaerobic infection is an infection caused by bacteria (called anaerobes) which cannot grow in the presence of oxy… Bacterial Infections , Definition
Bacteria are single-celled organisms. Depending on the species, they can be harmful, neutral, or beneficial to humans. When harmful bacter…
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