A 6-year-old child presents with complaints of unilateral ear pain, fever, and sore throat. The clinician should recognize that this is most commonly due to:

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Otitis media is the most common cause of unilateral ear pain in children, often accompanied by fever and sometimes sore throat due to the close anatomical relationship of the ear to the throat.

A 6-Year-Old Child Presents with Complaints of Unilateral Ear Pain