10 Questions
What are the classic signs of otitis media in dogs?
Facial nerve palsy, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and decreased hearing
What distinguishes otitis media from simple otitis externa in dogs?
Deafness due to fluid in the middle ear
What is a possible clinical finding in dogs with primary secretory otitis media (PSOM)?
Otic pruritus without otitis externa
Which animals may be affected by Mycoplasma bovis-related otitis media?
Dairy and beef calves
What can severe otitis interna in horses lead to?
Fusion and fracture of the tympanohyoid joint
What are the clinical signs associated with otitis interna?
Ipsilateral head tilt and spontaneous horizontal or rotary nystagmus
What is the main focus of management for otitis media?
Treating contributing factors and systemic infections
Which animals can be affected by otitis media?
Dogs, cats, rabbits, ruminants, horses, pigs, and camelids
How is otitis media diagnosed?
Based on clinical suspicion and supporting imaging (CT, MRI) only
What can cause otitis media in animals?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of otitis media and interna in veterinary medicine with this quiz. Explore the clinical signs and characteristics of inflammation in the middle and inner ear.
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