The Most Common Causative Agent of Otitis Media is ________

Question

The most common causative agent of otitis media is ________.
A)Aspergillus fumigatus
B)Haemophilus influenzae
C)Candida albicans
D)Corynebacterium
E)Streptococcus pneumoniae

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common causative agent of otitis media, accounting for approximately one-third of cases. Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis are also commonly involved. Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans are fungal pathogens that can cause otitis externa, while Corynebacterium is typically not associated with ear infections.