Publications by authors named "Nancy Koenig"
Article Synopsis
- Acute otitis media (AOM) leads to about 25% of antibiotic prescriptions for children each year, but many receive longer courses than recommended.
- A study analyzed medical records of children aged 2-17 with AOM and found that 75% were prescribed antibiotics for 10 days, contrary to guidelines suggesting shorter durations.
- The findings highlight the need to prioritize shortening antibiotic treatments for AOM to minimize unnecessary exposure and support pediatric antibiotic stewardship efforts.