Mastoiditis is a serious infection of the mastoid, the hard, prominent bone just behind and under the ear. It is rare and can be life threatening without treatment. Symptoms of mastoiditis include ...

Mastoiditis is a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear. Without prompt treatment, mastoiditis can potentially lead to meningitis. Meningitis is a potentially ...

Results: Antecedent AOM was diagnosed in 216 of 512 acute mastoiditis admissions (42.1%), of whom 159 (73%) immediately received antibiotics, and 57 (27%) had delayed antibiotic treatment. Higher ...

Mastoiditis results from an infection involving the air cells and presents as inflammation of the bone, the post explains.

View list of generic and brand names of drugs used for treatment of Mastoiditis (Infection of Mastoid bone). Find more information including dose, side effects of the Mastoiditis medicine.

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A mastoidectomy is a surgery that removes diseased air-filled pockets from a bone right behind your ear. Learn more about when it’s necessary, what to expect, and more.

A previously healthy and fully immunized 5-year-old male was seen in an urgent care clinic for an evaluation of a fever of 102.4°F and painful swelling behind his right ear. His symptoms began 2 ...

"Brain abscess usually occurs as a result of predisposing factors such as HIV or other immunosuppressive state, systemic infection, or disruption in the protective barrier surrounding the brain ...

Babcock — Assistant Professor of Otology, Boston University School of Medicine. For record and address of author see "This Week's Issue", page 1156.

It demonstrated that antibiotics for antecedent AOM halved the risk of mastoiditis in general (1.8 vs. 3.8 per 100,000 AOM episodes) and specifically the risk of mastoiditis requiring surgery ...