The epidemiology of recurrent otitis media

D.K. Onion and C. Taylor

American Journal of Public Health, 1977, vol. 67, issue 5, 472-474

Abstract: Nearly one-half of 165 children with episodes of acute otitis media had at least one recurrent acute episode within the year. Males had significantly more recurrences. Most (60%) of the recurrent episodes occurred within four months of the index episode. Hearing loss persisted beyond two weeks in 8% of testable children. This experience suggests that prophylactic antibiotic use within the first few months after an episode of acute otitis media in young children should be evaluated.

Date: 1977
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