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Otitis due to Haemophilus influenzae

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Link to WHO Definition

Otitis due to Haemophilus influenzae – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1299340680

A disease of the ears, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Haemophilus influenzae. This disease is characterised by otalgia or middle ear effusion. Transmission is by inhalation of infected respiratory secretions or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of Haemophilus influenzae in blood or other typically sterile body fluids.