Infectious myringitis is a contagious disease that causes painful blisters on the eardrum (tympanum). It is always associated with a middle ear infection (otitis media).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Infectious myringitis is caused by a virus or bacteria.
Reviewed last on: 7/25/2007
James L. Demetroulakos, M.D., F.A.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
References
Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005.
Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. London: Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
