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Yes ear infections can be caused by a virus Yes, though an infection and virus are different and treated different sometimes after a bad virus the body develops an ear infection. Remenber that because the nose, troat and ears are connected many viruses can trigger an ear infection. With an ear infection usually you have liquid where is supposed to be air and the accumulation of the liquid keeps going until you develop symptomps like, fever, dizziness, pain, headaches and so on. Most of this symptoms point to ear infections. Recomendation: Go to your Doctor ASAP because ear infections' untreated can cause in some cases loss of hearing and even other more serious problems. Good Luck at the Doctor!
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∙ 10y agoA middle ear infection is typically caused by a cold, sinus or throat infection which causes a build up of fluid in the ears which is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and viruses and leads to an infection in the ear.
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∙ 14y agoBoth. It can be either, but is more commonly a bacteria infection.
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What causes ear infections?
Bacteria.
Can ear infections make you nauseated?
yes ear infections causes pain and the pain is what actually makes you nauseated.
What are the Causes of a baby sore throat?
Ear infections, thrush
What causes acute infection of the middle ear?
Infections in the middle ear can sometimes spread through the mastoid bone.
What is strep pneumonia?
It's the gram-positive bacteria that causes pneumonia as well as ear infections.
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.
Can ear infections cause skin rash?
can ear infections cause skin rah?
Can long term throat infections cause hearing loss?
Long term throat infections can close off the drainage tubes for the ears, this causes ear infections that can lead to hearing loss if not properly treated
What causes the ear infection?
Ear infections tend to be caused by water getting trapped in the ear after bathing or swimming. Also, scratching the delicate skin inside the ear with a finger nail or other object may cause an infection as well.
What are ears infections?
An ear infection is when you get an infection in your ear.
When is Myringotomy done?
Myringotomy and ear tube surgery is performed to drain ear fluid and prevent ear infections when antibiotics don't work or when ear infections are chronic
What are some reasons your inner ear smells really bad?
Bacterial, or possibly fungal infections would be the most common causes.
