Otitis media as a presenting complaint in childhood immunodeficiency diseases

摘要: Otitis media is one of the most common childhood infections and may result from a variety underlying problems. Suspicion immunodeficiency should increase when ear are frequent; suppurative; unresponsive to antibiotics; caused by unusual organisms; or seen in context other frequent infections, severe eczema, failure thrive. Humoral immune deficiencies, particularly with an inability make antibody encapsulated organisms, immunodeficiencies likely cause increased otitis media. Immune system evaluation concentrate on humoral disorders, but presenting history physical findings also be considered designing work-up. Treating deficiency usually necessary adequately control infections.