Which major pathogen is not a cause of acute otitis media?
a. Streptococcus pneumoniae
b. Moraxella catarrhalis
c. Candida albicans
d. Haemophilus influenzae
C
Acute otitis media (AOM,) or an inflammation of the middle ear, is characterized by a red tympanic membrane, with decreased mobility and possible bulging. Manifestations that can accompany AOM are pain, fever, otalgia, decreased hearing, irritability, disturbed sleep, and otorrhea. The major pathogens that cause AOM are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis,and Haemophilus influenzae.
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