Scientific Name: Otitis Media Common Name: EAR ACHE

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Scientific Name Otitis MediaCommon Name EAR
ACHE

• Kingdom MONERA
• Caused by Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria
• Magnification of Model 1,000,000x
• Actual Size 1/1,000,000 of the size of the
  model
• Habitat The area between the ear drum and the
  inner ear. It is also called an inner ear
  infection because it occurs in the middle of the
  ear.
• Other
• Otitis means inflammation of the ear
• Media means middle

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Common Name EAR ACHE(continued)

• Why are ear aches so common in children?
• Their ear tubes are shorter and straighter than
  adults ear tubes, which provides the bacteria
  with easier access.
• 1 cause of emergency room admission each year
• 2 cause of regular doctor visits
• Ear aches are responsible for more antibiotic
  prescriptions than any other condition