Bacterial otitis media in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bacterial otitis media in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear, comprising a spectrum of diseases. It is the commonest episode of infection in children, which often occurs after an acute upper respiratory tract infection. Otitis media is ranked as the second most important cause of hearing loss...

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Main Authors: Tewodros Tesfa, Habtamu Mitiku, Mekonnen Sisay, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Zerihun Ataro, Birhanu Motbaynor, Dadi Marami, Zelalem Teklemariam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Otitis media
Bacterial isolates
Antimicrobial resistance
Sub-Saharan Africa
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-4950-y

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