Treatment and Recurrence of Otitis Media in a Four-Year-Old Child

Question

A four-year-old baby has otitis media with a significantly high white blood cell count. Previously, the child was administered ceftriaxone and meropenem for four days to reduce symptoms and lower the white blood cell count. After returning to their hometown, the child was given cefuroxime and Reduning for three days, but on the last day, the child had a fever, poor mental state, sore throat, and decreased appetite.

Answer

Evidence of the condition recurring suggests testing for mycoplasma antibodies to be aware of the possibility of mycoplasma infection. If diagnosed with mycoplasma infection, azithromycin or clarithromycin should be used for symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment.