A 2-year-old presents with fever, irritability, and pulling at the ear. Otoscopic exam shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane. Which organism...

Question

A 2-year-old presents with fever, irritability, and pulling at the ear. Otoscopic exam shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane. Which organism is the most common cause of acute otitis media?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Answer

Moraxella catarrhalis

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Acute Otitis Media — UKMLA MCQ

A 2-year-old presents with fever, irritability, and pulling at the ear. Otoscopic exam shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane. Which organism is the most common cause of acute otitis media?