Question

A previously well 18-month-old boy presents with 24 hours of fever and ear pain. Otoscopy shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with reduced mobility. He has no drug allergies. According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, which antibiotic regimen is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin for 10 days

Answer

Amoxicillin for 5 days

Answer

Azithromycin for 3 days

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate for 3 days

Answer

No antibiotics; analgesia only

Practice question

A previously well 18-month-old boy presents with 24 hours of fever and ear pain. Otoscopy shows a bulging, erythematous tympanic membrane with reduced mobility. He has no drug allergies. According to the Canadian Paediatric Society, which antibiotic regimen is most appropriate?