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What is the best middle ear infection antibiotic?

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None: Most cases of otitis media (middle ear infection) may not need antibiotic treatment. When they do there are multiple choices and whether one is "better" than another depends upon the results and the potential for side-effects.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2020

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