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An ear infection is typically caused by bacteria or a virus and most often affects young children. This eMedTV article offers an overview of the most common type of ear infection (otitis media), including information about its symptoms and treatment.
Common causes of otitis media (ear infection) are bacteria or viruses that get inside the ear. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains the risk factors and causes of otitis media, as well as what happens inside the ear during an infection.
A vestibular schwannoma is a tumor that develops from nerves associated with balance and hearing. This eMedTV article explains how vestibular schwannomas can affect one or both ears and discusses how such tumors are diagnosed and treated.