Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Ear Infections

Ear infections are inflammatory conditions of the ear caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, most commonly affecting the middle ear (otitis media) or the outer ear canal (otitis externa). They occur when pathogens invade and provoke inflammation and fluid accumulation, producing symptoms such as ear pain, fever, irr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 35× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Ear infections are inflammatory conditions of the ear caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, most commonly affecting the middle ear (otitis media) or the outer ear canal (otitis externa). They occur when pathogens invade and provoke inflammation and fluid accumulation, producing symptoms such as ear pain, fever, irritability in young children, drainage, and temporary hearing loss. Middle ear infections are especially frequent in children because of the anatomy of their eustachian tubes, and they often follow upper respiratory infections. Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may include pain management, watchful waiting, or antimicrobial therapy, while recurrent or complicated cases sometimes require further intervention. Because waterborne and environmental microorganisms can contribute to outer ear infections, water quality and exposure are relevant to their prevention, linking ear infections to the broader study of air- and water-borne diseases. Research relevant to this scope within the journal includes assessment of the bacteriological quality of groundwater, which underscores how microbial contamination of water sources can pose infection risks to the public. The wider field of air- and water-borne disease research addresses the transmission, prevention, and control of infections spread through environmental media. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to environmentally transmitted infections and public health.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 35 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Air and Water Borne Diseases.

Journal editorial board
Maria Cielo Rodrigues Sousa · Portugal

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