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Otitis media in Children

Acute Otitis Media is the most common bacterial infection in children. It is commonest between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. It is generally preceded by viral URTI which is also the main risk factor for AOM. The diagnosis of AOM is based on findings on inspection of the tympanic membrane. Mild redness of the tympanic membrane is usual in a crying or feverish child and is not as such a sufficient sign for making the diagnosis of otitis. Institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy in right dose can save a lot of morbidity.

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