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What is a common cause of acute otitis media?
What is a common cause of acute otitis media?
What role does the buildup of fluid in the middle ear play in otitis media?
What role does the buildup of fluid in the middle ear play in otitis media?
Which of the following conditions can lead to inflammation of the eustachian tubes?
Which of the following conditions can lead to inflammation of the eustachian tubes?
Which statement is true regarding acute otitis media?
Which statement is true regarding acute otitis media?
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What might result if the eustachian tubes remain inflamed?
What might result if the eustachian tubes remain inflamed?
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Viral infections of the upper respiratory tract can lead to acute otitis media.
Viral infections of the upper respiratory tract can lead to acute otitis media.
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The buildup of fluid in the middle ear does not contribute to bacterial growth.
The buildup of fluid in the middle ear does not contribute to bacterial growth.
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Acute otitis media is solely caused by bacterial infections.
Acute otitis media is solely caused by bacterial infections.
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Eustachian tube inflammation can occur due to pharyngitis.
Eustachian tube inflammation can occur due to pharyngitis.
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Inflammation of the eustachian tubes can prevent normal fluid drainage from the middle ear.
Inflammation of the eustachian tubes can prevent normal fluid drainage from the middle ear.
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What is a primary symptom of epiglottitis in children?
What is a primary symptom of epiglottitis in children?
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How has the introduction of the Hib vaccine affected the incidence of epiglottitis?
How has the introduction of the Hib vaccine affected the incidence of epiglottitis?
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Which bacterium is commonly associated with acute ear infections in young children?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with acute ear infections in young children?
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What condition is characterized by inflammation of the four pairs of sinuses in the skull?
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the four pairs of sinuses in the skull?
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What is a common cause of bacterial sinusitis?
What is a common cause of bacterial sinusitis?
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Which group is at higher risk of more serious infections caused by Moraxella catarrhalis?
Which group is at higher risk of more serious infections caused by Moraxella catarrhalis?
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Which of the following symptoms is associated with airway obstruction in epiglottitis?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with airway obstruction in epiglottitis?
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What best describes bacterial sinusitis?
What best describes bacterial sinusitis?
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What is the primary shape of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What is the primary shape of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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What are some infectious agents that can cause sinusitis?
What are some infectious agents that can cause sinusitis?
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Which group is least likely to be a carrier of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which group is least likely to be a carrier of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with children suffering from epiglottitis?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with children suffering from epiglottitis?
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What occurs as Streptococcus pneumoniae multiplies in the middle ear?
What occurs as Streptococcus pneumoniae multiplies in the middle ear?
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Haemophilus influenzae type B is particularly known for causing which condition?
Haemophilus influenzae type B is particularly known for causing which condition?
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What does the term 'endogenous' refer to in the context of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What does the term 'endogenous' refer to in the context of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with acute otitis media in children?
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with acute otitis media in children?
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What is a common symptom experienced due to pressure in the middle ear during an infection?
What is a common symptom experienced due to pressure in the middle ear during an infection?
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What type of bacteria is Streptococcus pneumoniae categorized as?
What type of bacteria is Streptococcus pneumoniae categorized as?
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In which part of the body does Streptococcus pneumoniae primarily reside as part of normal flora?
In which part of the body does Streptococcus pneumoniae primarily reside as part of normal flora?
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What bacterium is less commonly associated with ear infections compared to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae?
What bacterium is less commonly associated with ear infections compared to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae?
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Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram negative bacillus.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram negative bacillus.
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Carrier status for Streptococcus pneumoniae is uncommon in healthy individuals.
Carrier status for Streptococcus pneumoniae is uncommon in healthy individuals.
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Haemophilus influenzae type B is especially known for causing ear infections in adults.
Haemophilus influenzae type B is especially known for causing ear infections in adults.
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Inflammation of the epiglottis can interfere with breathing.
Inflammation of the epiglottis can interfere with breathing.
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Streptococcus pneumoniae multiplies rapidly when encountering mucus and fluid in the middle ear.
Streptococcus pneumoniae multiplies rapidly when encountering mucus and fluid in the middle ear.
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Endogenous infections occur when bacteria from external sources invade the body.
Endogenous infections occur when bacteria from external sources invade the body.
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Pus production in the middle ear is a result of the body's inflammatory response to an infection.
Pus production in the middle ear is a result of the body's inflammatory response to an infection.
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Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of acute otitis media.
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of acute otitis media.
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Most cases of otitis media are caused by a single type of bacteria.
Most cases of otitis media are caused by a single type of bacteria.
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The eustachian tube can allow endogenous pneumococcus to access the middle ear.
The eustachian tube can allow endogenous pneumococcus to access the middle ear.
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Children with epiglottitis often avoid swallowing due to severe pain and drooling.
Children with epiglottitis often avoid swallowing due to severe pain and drooling.
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Moraxella catarrhalis is a Gram positive cocci that primarily causes skin infections.
Moraxella catarrhalis is a Gram positive cocci that primarily causes skin infections.
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The incidence of epiglottitis has increased since the introduction of the Hib vaccine.
The incidence of epiglottitis has increased since the introduction of the Hib vaccine.
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Sinusitis can only be caused by bacterial infections.
Sinusitis can only be caused by bacterial infections.
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Bacterial sinusitis is considered a communicable disease.
Bacterial sinusitis is considered a communicable disease.
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Hoarseness of voice is a symptom of epiglottitis in children.
Hoarseness of voice is a symptom of epiglottitis in children.
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Sinusitis is only referred to when two pairs of sinuses are inflamed.
Sinusitis is only referred to when two pairs of sinuses are inflamed.
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Wheezing is a symptom of airway obstruction due to epiglottitis.
Wheezing is a symptom of airway obstruction due to epiglottitis.
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Individuals with weakened immune systems are at lower risk for infections from Moraxella catarrhalis.
Individuals with weakened immune systems are at lower risk for infections from Moraxella catarrhalis.
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Epiglottitis can lead to a surgical emergency if inflammation is sufficiently severe.
Epiglottitis can lead to a surgical emergency if inflammation is sufficiently severe.
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What is a common complication of untreated otitis media?
What is a common complication of untreated otitis media?
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Why are children more susceptible to otitis media compared to adults?
Why are children more susceptible to otitis media compared to adults?
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Which of the following is NOT a common sign of otitis media?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of otitis media?
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What anatomical feature in children contributes to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear?
What anatomical feature in children contributes to the accumulation of fluid in the middle ear?
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What is an irritability sign indicative of otitis media in children?
What is an irritability sign indicative of otitis media in children?
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How may enlarged adenoids exacerbate otitis media?
How may enlarged adenoids exacerbate otitis media?
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Which symptom commonly associated with otitis media may lead to a child's trouble hearing?
Which symptom commonly associated with otitis media may lead to a child's trouble hearing?
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What role does breastfeeding play in the frequency of otitis media episodes in children?
What role does breastfeeding play in the frequency of otitis media episodes in children?
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What symptom is typically associated with the ear pain experienced in otitis media?
What symptom is typically associated with the ear pain experienced in otitis media?
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What is the primary reason that otitis media can lead to temporary hearing loss?
What is the primary reason that otitis media can lead to temporary hearing loss?
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Study Notes
Otitis Media (Ear Infection)
- Viral upper respiratory infections (colds, flu, sore throat) inflame eustachian tubes.
- Inflamed tubes trap fluid in the middle ear.
- Fluid buildup promotes bacterial growth causing acute otitis media (ear infection).
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This quiz provides an overview of otitis media, focusing on how viral upper respiratory infections can lead to ear infections. Learn about the role of inflamed eustachian tubes and fluid buildup in promoting bacterial growth. Test your understanding of the causes and implications of this common condition.
