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A 2-year-old girl presents with a 1-day history of fever (38.8°C), irritability, and pulling at her left ear. She has had symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection for the past 3 days. Otoscopy reveals a bulging, erythematous left tympanic membrane with loss of normal landmarks. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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