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Is strep ear infection worse than other pathogen induced ear infections? why?

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Which strep as there are many? Strep A is not a common cause of otitis but may be an extension of strep A upper airway/throat infection that runs the risk of various strep related complications. (Heart/kidney/nervous system). Strep pneumococcus is a more common otitis germ prone to resistance to various antibiotics often leading to repeat treatments.

Answered 7/11/2022

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