Trends in Antibiotic Treatment of Acute Otitis Media and Treatment Failure in Children, 2000–2011

Abstract

In recent years, antibiotic dispensing to treat AOM remains high. In addition, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is increasing despite having a high rate of treatment failure. Overprescribing of antibiotics and use of non-penicillin therapy for AOM treatment could lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant infections.