Antibiotic therapy in the treatment of acute otitis media

Abstract

Background: Acute otitis media is an infection of abrupt onset that usually presents with ear pain. Worldwide acute otitis media affects about 8-11% of people a year. In acute otitis media, antibiotics may speed recovery but may result in side effects. Antibiotics are often recommended in those with severe disease or under two years old. Material and methods: Our study included a retrospective analysis of 117 patients with acute otitis media, whose medical records were examined. The information was analyzed statistically. Results: The results demonstrated an increased involvement of older people and women. The use of antibiotics to treat acute otitis media is determined by Cefazolin in 49-50% cases, Ceftriaxone - 49%, Cefotaxime – 48%, Cefoperazone – 14%, Amoxicillini Clavulanic acid in 16% of cases. Antibiogram was released for 53 patients, and according to it: Cefazolin – 23%, Amoxicilini Clavulanic acid – 15% and the rest were treated with cephalosporin third generation. Conclusions: Depending on severity, the treatment requires the use of antibiotics with broad spectrum. Antibacterial therapy according to antibiogram is contemporary and has the advantage of assessing the appropriate antibiotic.