Changes in Frequency and Pathogens Causing Acute Otitis Media in 1995–2003

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Authors

Michael E. Pichichero · University of Rochester

Abstract

In our experience, persistent AOM and AOMTF has decreased in frequency since the introduction of high dose amoxicillin therapy and pneumococcal conjugate vaccination. It appears that H. influenzae has become the predominant pathogen of persistent AOM and AOMTF since universal immunization with the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Fewer S. pneumoniae AOM isolates are penicillin-resistant and more H. influenzae are beta-lactamase-producing.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Respiratory and Cough-Related Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

Volume 23, Issue 9, pp. 824-828

DOI: 10.1097/01.inf.0000136871.51792.19

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