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The are likely many causes of labyrinthitis. It commonly occurs after an ear infection (otitis media) or an upper respiratory infection. It may also occur after an allergy, cholesteatoma, or taking certain drugs that are dangerous to the inner ear.
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When a disease agent causes labyrinthitis, the disease agent usually reaches the inner ear by one of three routes: Bacteria may be carried from the middle ear or the membranes that cover the brain. Viruses, such as those that cause mumps , measles...
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The disease agents that cause labyrinthitis may reach the inner ear by one of three routes: Bacteria may be carried from the middle ear or the membranes that cover the brain. The viruses that cause mumps , measles , influenza , and colds may reach...
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear. Th...
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Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness , and partial loss of hearing.
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