Otitis Media
Posted By: SoCal on 2005-09-03
In Reply to: Odoriferous odor noted in S/L ears? sore throat - gotclinic
Subject: Otitis Media
You heard it right. It's "ears." Infection obviously spread to the ear.
See the link and the text from the link below:
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/otitism.asp
What is otitis media?
Otitis media is an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. This inflammation often begins when infections that cause sore throats, colds, or other respiratory or breathing problems spread to the middle ear. These can be viral or bacterial infections.
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