what is the causative agent of otitis media?
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It could be a few bacteria\n39,1% H. influenzae, \n12,5%S. pneumoniae \n10,2%M. catarrhalis.\nThe most common is Haemophilus influenzae\nThe treatment of Haemophilus influenzae acute otitis media is with amoxicillin
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The condition referred to in the question stem is epiglottitis. Epiglottitis most frequently is caused by Haemophilus influenzae.\n\nKlebsiella pneumoniae- community acquired pneumonia\nNesseria meningitidis- meningococcemia\nMycoplasma pneumoniae- atypical pneumonia
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A pleasantly aromatic oil from the lavender plant, but too strong forthe tender skin of an ear.\n\nWarm some olive oil to body temp (when you dab it on your wrist you feel neither heat nor cold) and drizzle it on a small cotton ball, then gently fit the ball into the ear, and make an appointment to see your doctor.  You need to find out the cause of the earache - infection, inflamed nerve, bad teeth are just a few causes.
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Ear guck also known as cochlear fluid.
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Here is some info.  You can find more on the site...\nEar tubes are small tubes made out of plastic or metal that are placed into the ear drum to ventilate the middle ear. The middle ear is that part of the ear between the ear drum and the hard bone surrounding the inner ear. The middle ear is, under normal circumstances, filled with air at the same pressure as the surrounding atmosphere. The pressure is maintained at this normal level by a natural tube called the eustachian tube. When pressure gets greater or less in the middle ear (for example, when changing altitudes in a plane) the eustachian tube opens, causing the ears to "pop" and the pressure to equalize. The eustachian tube also opens during swallowing, chewing, or other jaw movement without producing the pronounced popping sensation.\n\nIf the eustachian tube is not functioning properly, it will not open. This causes the pressure in the middle ear to drop. High negative pressure in the middle ear will draw fluid out from the surrounding tissue and cause fluid to accumulate in the middle ear. This fluid can become infected, setting the stage for recurrent ear infections (otitis media). The infection causes swelling, making it even more difficult for the eustachian tube to open.\n\nEar tubes are placed to break this cycle, allowing the ears to drain and to ventilate. The drainage acts in the short term to remove any fluid in the middle ear. The ventilation function is the more important long term benefit of the tube. With ventilation the lining of the middle ear can return to normal. Since the pressure in now equalized with the surrounding air, there is no accumulation of new fluid and the chances of additional infections is reduced.\n\n \n\nThese are examples of two type of ear tubes. The diameter and the width of each tube is about 3 mm (one-eighth inch).\n\nEar tubes can also help out in those cases in which there is negative pressure in the ear but no fluid. The negative ear can lead to feelings of discomfort or fullness and hearing loss. If the symptoms do not improve with medical treatment, an ear tube can equalize the pressure in this case as well.
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In short, bacteremic septic shock can be caused by a variety of bacterial cell components.  For gram negative bacteria, endotoxins, formyl peptides, and exotoxins are among components of the cell that can elicit such a response.  In gram positives, enterotoxins, peptidoglycans, and most especially superantigens (SPEs) will act in the same manner.  These cell components super-activate our cell-mediated immune system cascade, causing mass release of cytokines.  Cytokines are inflammatory mediators, and are ultimately responsible for the fever and septic shock effects seen.
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tympanum or tympanic membrane
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If you want to ease the pain until you can get to the doctor try a few drops of warm sweet oil or Coloidal Silver Drops ----fill ear canal place a tissue over ear for about 6 minutes and it will kill any bacteria or virus.
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Yeah tinitis, commons causes\n\nLoad Music\nYour Screaming Children\nAspirin overdosing\n\nMine still ring from all the rock concerts I used to go to.  \nNow my kids are finishing them off.
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Bacteria - Pseudomonas\nFungi      - Trichoderma, Verticillium
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Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
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It can be found in water and infects skin. Its one of the causes of an ear infection.
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Species in the genus Streptococcus (formerly called diplococcus) are gram positive, and so, would meet your criteria.\n\nThis includes Streptococcus pneumoniae (a cause of lower respiratory infection pneumonia and upper respiratory infections bronchitis, laryngitis, otitis media (middle ear) and sinusitis), and Streptococcus pyogenes (a cause of rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, erysipelas, strep throat, tonsillitis, and other upper respiratory infections)
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Do you mean mold, as in fungus? Like swimmer's ear? There are otc meds for that in most stores like WalMart.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, bacteria that can cause disease in unpasteurized milk include:  campylobacter, escherichia, Escherichia coli (e-coli), listeria, salmonella (salmonellosis), yersinia, and brucella.   Also, tuberculosis, diphtheria, polio, strep throat, scarlet fever, and typhoid fever.
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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation is usually caused by bacteria or viruses (viral meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis). Less common causes include fungi, protozoa, and other parasites. Sometimes certain medications, cancers, or other diseases can inflame the meninges, although such noninfectious cases of meningitis are much rarer.\n\nMany of the bacteria or viruses that can cause meningitis are fairly common and are more often associated with other everyday illnesses. Sometimes, however, they spread to the meninges from an infection in another part of the body. The infection can start anywhere, including in the skin, gastrointestinal tract, or urinary system, but the most common source is the respiratory tract. From there the microorganisms can enter the bloodstream, travel through the body, and enter the central nervous system. In some cases of bacterial meningitis, the bacteria spread directly to the meninges from a severe nearby infection, such as a serious ear infection (otitis media) or nasal sinus infection (sinusitis). Bacteria may also enter the central nervous system after severe head trauma or head surgery. \n\nBacterial meningitis is less common than viral meningitis but is usually much more serious and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Many different types of bacteria can cause meningitis: Group B Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes are the most common causes of meningitis in newborns. Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) are more frequent in children older than 2 months of age. Before the 1990s, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was the leading cause of meningitis in children in the United States. But the widespread use of the Hib vaccine as a routine childhood immunization has dramatically decreased the frequency of meningitis caused by Hib.\n\nViral meningitis is relatively common and far less serious than bacterial meningitis. It often remains undiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those of the common flu. The frequency of viral meningitis increases slightly in the summer and fall months because people are more often exposed to common viral agents during those seasons. Most cases of viral meningitis are associated with enteroviruses - viruses that typically cause stomach "flu." However, many other types of viruses, such as the herpes virus, can also cause meningitis. The mumps virus was once a common cause of viral meningitis, but it is now rare due to the routine use of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.\n\nBacterial meningitis occurs in people of all ages but is more common in the very young (infants and young children) and the elderly (people above age 60). Teenagers and college students are also slightly more at risk for the disease because of time spent in close contact with many of their peers. Viral meningitis occurs in people of all ages, although it is more common in children.\n\nPeople with less competent immune systems, such as the very young or those whose immune systems have been compromised by disease, are more at risk for all types of meningitis. Some types are more common in child-care centers, boarding schools, dormitories, and military bases, mainly because infectious diseases tend to spread quickly among large groups of people. Not receiving routine vaccines for certain infectious agents that can cause meningitis - including those for mumps, Hib, and pneumococcus - also increases a person's risk for the disease.\n\nThe long-term outlook for children who develop meningitis varies greatly and depends on a child's age, the microorganism causing the infection, any other complications, and the treatment the child receives. The complications of bacterial meningitis can be severe and include neurological problems such as hearing loss, visual impairment, seizures, and learning disabiliti
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pepper\nhay fever maybe\nallergies\npeppermint