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What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?
Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.
Forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
wax
Can you get trichomoniasis from a bacterial infection?
Trichomoniasis is a protozoal infection. It's not caused by a bacteria, and a bacterial infection can't turn into trichomoniasis.
Is neutrophils a bacterial infection?
no, neutrophils are a type of white blood cell which fights infection, primarily bacterial infection. A high neutrophil count can therefore suggest the presence of a bacterial infection but may point to other things
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the lung caused by bacterial infection?
Pneumonia is caused bacterial infection.
What is a bacterial infection in the middle ear called?
The term for a middle ear infection is Otitis Media
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
What is the term for an infection of the middle ear caused by a bacteria or virus?
Otitis media is the term used for an infection of the middle ear. Oti- means ear; -tis means inflammation and med- means middle. This infection occurs between the tympanic membrane (ear drum) and the inner ear. Either bacterial infections, which include Staph, or viral infections, due to Influenza, are causes. Fungal infections also occur.
What is the most common ear problem Hearing loss Middle ear infection Deafness Tinnitus?
Middle Ear infection
How many sections to the ear are there?
there is the inner ear, middle ear, and the outer ear. i had an ear infection
How long will a Clogged ear from middle ear infection?
four minutes
How do people get a central nervous system infection?
Typically, bacterial invasion results from the spread of a nearby infection; for example, a chronic sinus or middle ear infection can extend beyond its initial site. Bacteria may also be conveyed to the CNS from distant sites of infection.
What can cause loss of balance?
Middle ear Infection. Anything which affects the fluid in The middle Ear Such as vertigo.
What is the scientific name for ear infection?
The name of an ear infection (otitis) depends on its location:Outer ear: otitis externa - this is usually a fungal infectionMiddle ear: otitis media - this is usually a bacterial infectionInner ear: otitis interna - aka labyrinthitis
What causes acute infection of the middle ear?
Infections in the middle ear can sometimes spread through the mastoid bone.
What are the diseases of the ear?
There are many but some are otitis media which is bacterial infection of the middle ear. Another can just be as simple as wax build up in the ear canal. A third would be damage to the semicircular canals. This would cause lack of balance. This is called labyrinthis or vertigo.
If you have sharp pain in your ear and some hearing loss is this a middle ear infection?
yes
