title: [Otitis media].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, México, DF.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Morfín Maciel
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Castillo Ramos
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000628:therapy*