Abstract:Acute otitis media is one of the urgent problems of pediatric otolaryngology. Its relevance is predetermined by the wide spread of the disease, especially among young children, the frequency of prescribing antibiotic therapy and the potential threat of severe complications. Pneumococcus is the most frequent causative agent of acute otitis media. Having introduced pneumococcal vaccination the incidence of acute otitis media has significantly decreased in many countries. The aim of the study was a retrospective … Show more
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