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1
Q

What bacteria commonly cause otitis media?

A

H flu
Strep pyogenes
Strep pneumoniae

2
Q

Why is strep pyogenes common?

A

Secondary to sore throat

3
Q

When should antibiotics be given if otitis media suspected?

A

If bilateral in kids under 2 or if discharge present

4
Q

What is the clinical name for ear discharge?

A

Otorrhoea

5
Q

What antibiotic should be given and for how long in otitis media?

A

Amoxicillin for 5 days

6
Q

How long does it take for 80% of acute sinusitis to resolve?

A

14 days

7
Q

What is the 1st line treatment for acute sinusitis if required?

A

penicillin V

8
Q

Why is doxycycline not given in children?

A

Stains teeth and bones

9
Q

What bacteria can cause otitis externa?

A

Staph aureus

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

10
Q

What fungus can cause otitis externa?

A

Aspergillus niger

Candida albicans

11
Q

What antibiotics is given for otitis externa?

A

Topical gentamicin or ciprofloxacin

12
Q

What anti fungal can be given for otitis externa?

A

Topical clotrimazole

13
Q

When should otitis media be swabbed?

A

If non-resolving after 1 course