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Comparison of ceftriaxone and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for acute otitis media.

Authors :
Barnett, Elizabeth D.
Teele, David W.
Source :
Pediatrics. Jan97, Vol. 99 Issue 1, p23. 6p. 1 Diagram, 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Assesses the effectiveness of a single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone compared with 10 days of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) in treating acute otitis media (AOM). Results of a study of children diagnosed with AOM; Conclusion that a single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone is comparable in clinical efficacy to 10 days of oral TMP-SMZ for AOM treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00314005
Volume :
99
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9701242535