Analysis of suppurative otitis media in children: aetiology of non-suppurative otitis media.
A comprehensive analysis of 2,347 children with discharging ears seen between 1969 and 1972 in New Mulago Hospital, Kampala, is made. The reasons for the rare occurrence of non-suppurative otitis media are given. Finally, some suggestions are made about the aetiology of non-suppurative otitis media in the light of these findings.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013492:Suppuration; D014454:Uganda
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents