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Practice a ear infection (otitis media) case

The patient says

"(Mother speaking) He's been pulling at his right ear since yesterday and ran a fever overnight. He didn't sleep."

Patient age: 4

What you'll do

Ask the patient questions, choose which tests to order, decide on medication and next steps, then see how the patient does. You get feedback and teaching notes at the end. It's free and works in your browser.

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