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Otitis Media

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Middle ear infection causing pain, often in children post-viral illness.

A middle ear infection often caused by bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae) following a viral illness, causing ear pain and fever, common in children. WHO states that otitis media is treatable with antibiotics like amoxicillin, with prevention via vaccination (e.g., PCV).