A 3-year-old with 2-day ear pain and fever 38.2°C is otherwise well. Otoscopy shows erythematous bulging TM. What is the recommended strategy?...

Question

A 3-year-old with 2-day ear pain and fever 38.2°C is otherwise well. Otoscopy shows erythematous bulging TM. What is the recommended strategy?

Accepted Answer

Back-up (delayed) antibiotic with safety-netting

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Immediate antibiotics for all

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Topical antibiotics only

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Oral macrolide immediately

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Refer urgently to ENT

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute Otitis Media