A 34-year-old with acute otitis media (AOM) has severe otalgia and fever 38.7°C for 48 hours. No perforation. Best antibiotic strategy (no allergy)?...

Question

A 34-year-old with acute otitis media (AOM) has severe otalgia and fever 38.7°C for 48 hours. No perforation. Best antibiotic strategy (no allergy)?

Accepted Answer

Immediate amoxicillin 5-7 days

Answer

Clarithromycin immediate

Answer

Watchful waiting only

Answer

Topical antibiotic ear drops

Answer

Co-amoxiclav immediate for all

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute Otitis Media