ABSTRACT
Introduction
Otitis media is a suppurative infection of the middle ear cavity due to bacterial pathogens like
Streptococcus pneumonia, nontyable Haemophilus Influenzae and M. catarrhalis. There is a strong
relationship between upper respiratory tract infections and otitis media, with the former
predisposing children to the latter. This relationship is also reflected in the prevalence of the two
conditions such that otitis media is the most common childhood disease after respiratory tract
infections (Behrman and Vaughan, 1983).
Methodology
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was quantitative done in Iganga Hospital during
the month of August 2014. The study focused on children between 6 months and 5 years who
presented with fever to the outpatient department in the hospital. All the information collected was
analysed by Microsoft Excel and the data was represented in form of tables and a pie chart.
Results
The prevalence of otitis media was 18% and the age group mostly affected was between 6-12
months. The majority of the affected participants were females. Upper respiratory infections and
perforated ear drum were the commonest clinical findings.
Prompt treatment of any upper respiratory tract infection can greatly lead to a decline in the
prevalence of otitis media.
Conclusion
The prevalence which was found to be 18% was low compared to the global prevalence which was
about 60% however this proportion can further be lowered if there is a routine screening of children’s ears especially those presenting with fever.
TANAGUZA, Y (2021). Prevalence And Clinical Presentation Of Otitis Media Among Febrile Children In Iganga Hospital. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-clinical-presentation-of-otitis-media-among-febrile-children-in-iganga-hospital
TANAGUZA, YVONNE "Prevalence And Clinical Presentation Of Otitis Media Among Febrile Children In Iganga Hospital" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-clinical-presentation-of-otitis-media-among-febrile-children-in-iganga-hospital. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
TANAGUZA, YVONNE . "Prevalence And Clinical Presentation Of Otitis Media Among Febrile Children In Iganga Hospital". Afribary, Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-clinical-presentation-of-otitis-media-among-febrile-children-in-iganga-hospital >.
TANAGUZA, YVONNE . "Prevalence And Clinical Presentation Of Otitis Media Among Febrile Children In Iganga Hospital" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/prevalence-and-clinical-presentation-of-otitis-media-among-febrile-children-in-iganga-hospital