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Ear infection is a common term referring to inflammation or infection of the ear, most often involving the middle ear (otitis media). It is a broad label encompassing several types of ear infections, including acute otitis media and otitis externa. The modern preferred terms specify the location and nature of the infection, such as acute otitis media (middle ear infection) and otitis externa (outer ear infection).
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