Question 182 · LEK · Ear diseases
Indicate false sentence regarding acute otitis media (AOM):
- A. viruses are the most frequent etiological factor of AOM.
- B. adenoid hypertrophy contributes to the development of AOM.
- C. passive smoking increases the risk of AOM.
- D. age under 2 is always an indication for antibiotic therapy in the case of AOM diagnosis.
- E. intratemporal complications of AOM include mastoiditis.
Hint
Consider whether watchful waiting is ever acceptable in a toddler with mild unilateral otitis media.
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