Bacteriologucal study of recurrent acute otitis media in children

Acute otitis media [AOM] is a common disorder affecting children of age between 2 months to 12 years. Aminopenicillins [amoxicillin and amoxicillin/ clavulanate, AMC] are widely used in the treatment of AOM in children. There are quiet numbers of failures in spite of treatment. S. pneumonia and H. influenza were isolated from middle ear fluid of children who developed recurrent AOM. Causes of failure of treatment of AOM and its recurrence were discussed. A second line of treatment was recommended