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TREATMENT OF ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA IN ADULTS WITH PENICILLIN OR CEPHALOSPORIN ALLERGY
UpToDate, Inc.
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The algorithm is designed to assist healthcare providers in managing acute otitis media (AOM) in adults who have allergies to penicillin or cephalosporins. It outlines the considerations for treatment duration and when to refer patients to ENT or infectious disease specialists. Additionally, it highlights risk factors for severe infections and antibiotic resistance, emphasizing the importance of local antibiograms in treatment decisions.
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