Concept information
Preferred term
ear infections
Definition
- Ear infections, specifically infections of the middle ear, are common childhood infections in industrialized countries and the leading cause of outpatient antimicrobial treatment of children in the United States. Infections of the middle and inner ear can cause temporary or permanent loss of hearing and associated speech and language delays. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Ear Infections]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/ear_infections
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