Question

which of the following pathological conditions is an ear infection commonly seen in children?
a anacusis
b otitis media
c otosclerosis
d labyrinthitis

Explanation:

• Anacusis refers to deafness, not an infection.
• Otitis media is a middle - ear infection, which is very common in children due to their shorter and more horizontal Eustachian tubes.
• Otosclerosis is a condition of abnormal bone growth in the ear leading to hearing loss, not an infection.
• Labyrinthitis is an inner - ear inflammation (not specifically an infection in the common sense like otitis media) often due to viral causes.

Answer:

B. otitis media