[Otitis media].
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, and a common problem of childhood. Acute otitis media and its different outcome; the factors implicated in the pathogenesis and in persistent infection; and the incriminated agents, sequels and complications are described. Conservative and surgical approaches are mentioned. Control of predisposing factors and prophylactic vaccines are usefulness in good control and prevention.
Morfín Maciel
B M
BM
Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, DF.
Castillo Ramos
H A
HA
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000628:therapy*