Incidence and management of acute otitis media in adults: a primary care-based cohort study.

Merijn H RijkSaskia HullegieAnne G M SchilderMarlous F KortekaasRoger A M J DamoiseauxTheo J M VerheijRoderick P Venekamp

Published in: Family practice (2021)

Over the past years, the incidence of AOM in adults in primary care has been stable. Oral antibiotic prescription rates resemble those in children with AOM, whereas a remarkably high topical antibiotic prescription rate was observed. Future prognostic research should inform on the need and feasibility of prospective studies into the best management strategy in this condition.

Keyphrases

primary care
risk factors
liver failure
young adults
drug induced
intensive care unit