A 4-year-old boy presents with acute onset right ear pain and fever. Otoscopic exam shows a red, bulging tympanic membrane. What is the most likely di...

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A 4-year-old boy presents with acute onset right ear pain and fever. Otoscopic exam shows a red, bulging tympanic membrane. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Acute otitis media

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Otitis externa

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Serous otitis media (glue ear)

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Mastoiditis

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Perforated eardrum

MCQ (SBA): Acute otitis media

A 4-year-old boy presents with acute onset right ear pain and fever. Otoscopic exam shows a red, bulging tympanic membrane. What is the most likely diagnosis?