Alternative Names
Ear infection; Infection - ear
Definition of Otitis:
Otitis is a general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Otitis can affect the inner or outer parts of the ear. The condition is classified according to whether it occurs suddenly and for a short time (acute) or repeatedly over a long period of time (chronic).
Specific types of ear infection include:
