This document discusses acute otitis media, including its definition as a bacterial infection of the middle ear mucosa, common etiologies such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, and typical symptoms like fever, ear pain, and ear discharge. Predisposing factors include age, socioeconomic status, upper respiratory infections, and anatomical issues. Both medical treatment with antibiotics and analgesics as well as surgical treatments like myringotomy and abscess drainage are covered.