MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is MOST likely a direct cause of an ear infection?
A
loud noises
B
foreign bacteria
C
wearing tight hats
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Middle ear infections, which are the most common ear infections, are caused by a bacterium or virus that infects fluid that builds up in the middle ear. Ear infections are often a direct result of a common cold, allergy or other upper respiratory illness.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacteria, like Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae (nontypeable) are the two most common bacteria causing middle ear infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of ear infections sudden changes in air pressure – such as during airline travel. smaller than average Eustachian tubes, or a blocked Eustachian tube. cleft palate. young age – babies and children are more prone to ear infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acute otitis media (AOM) AOM is the most common and least serious form of ear infection. Otitis media with effusion (OME) After an ear infection has run its course, there may be some fluid left behind the eardrum. Chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) 25-Oct-2017

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