Question

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

Explanation:

• Anacusis is total deafness, not an inner - ear infection.
• Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear.
• Otosclerosis is a condition where there is abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, not an infection.
• Labyrinthitis is an inflammation (which can be due to infection) of the inner ear (the labyrinth is part of the inner ear).

Answer:

D. labyrinthitis