What is a middle ear infection? When bacteria or a virus enters the open area behind the eardrum, an infection of the middle ear can occur. This condition is also known as acute otitis media ...

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Your grand daughter's ear drum may have burst (perforated) as a result of an infection in her middle ear. It is likely that she complained of severe pain in her ear which may have come on very ...