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What could be the cause of my son's ear infection?

My 12 year old son was diagnosed with an ear infection. What could be the cause?

1 Answer

Most middle ear infections at this age is caused by bacterial in the sinus cavity that gets into the middle ear. The most common germs are strep pneumonae,
h flu,and m catarrhalis which also cause sinus infections. If it is an outer ear infection, this is from water or moisture in ear canal and needs ear drops