Treatment of Streptococcus pneumoniae otitis media in a chinchilla model by transtympanic delivery of antibiotics.

Otits media (OM) is the most frequent indication for antimicrobial prescription to US children. Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) remains one of the most common pathogens causing OM.

Treatment of otitis media by transtympanic delivery of antibiotics.

Otitis media is the most common reason U.S. children receive antibiotics.