Question

Cute purulent otorrhea (lasting less than ____) is most commonly associated with acute otitis media with _____.

a) 3 days; bacterial infection
b) 7 days; viral infection
c) 14 days; fungal infection
d) 1 hour; foreign body

Answer 1

Cute purulent otorrhea, lasting less than 3 days, is most commonly associated with acute otitis media with bacterial infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cute purulent otorrhea, which lasts less than 3 days, is most commonly associated with acute otitis media with bacterial infection.

Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear that often causes earaches. It is most common in young children, between ages 3 months and 3 years. AOM is usually caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, or Moraxella catarrhalis.

When the middle ear is blocked due to infection or other factors, fluid can become trapped and accumulate, leading to otitis media with effusion (OME). This fluid can provide a breeding ground for bacteria, resulting in recurring and chronic earaches.