Mastoiditis (& Acute Otitis Media) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mastoiditis (& Acute Otitis Media) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Mastoiditis is a condition involving infection and inflammation of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone. Mastoiditis is often a complication of acute otitis media, which itself is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection with bacterial species including streptococcus pneumoniae, hemophilus influenzae and others. In this lesson, we discuss the pathophysiology of Mastoiditis, including signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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