Which of the following is the primary complication of otitis media?
a. conductive hearing loss c. septicemia
b. abscess in adjacent tissues d. meningitis
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A Correct. The primary complication of otitis media is conductive hearing loss and related speech problems.
B Incorrect. The primary complication of otitis media is not an abscess in adjacent tissues.
C Incorrect. The primary complication of otitis media is not septicemia.
D Incorrect. The primary complication of otitis media is not meningitis.
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