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Management of acute otitis media in children six months of age and older

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPédiatrie2016Publication officielle

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Document officiel de Canadian Paediatric Society (2016) sur « Management of acute otitis media in children six months of age and older ». Extrait officiel (langue source) : Acute otitis media (AOM) continues to be a common infection in young children. Milder disease, usually due to viruses or less virulent bacteria, resolves equally quickly with or without antibiotics. A bulging tympanic membrane, especially if yellow or hemorrhagic, has a high sensitivity for AOM that is likely to be bacterial in origin and is a major diagnostic criterion for AOM. Perforation of the tympanic membrane w. Consultez la publication officielle pour les recommandations détaillées et leur champ d’application.

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