Screening for Middle Ear Infections
by
Alayne Ronnenberg, ScD There are no screening tests ear infections. Some children may have a higher risk of ear infections. The doctor may take steps during office visits to check the ears.
References:
Acute otitis media (AOM) in Adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dynamed.com/condition/acute-otitis-media-in-adults. Updated September 4, 2019. Accessed December 5, 2019.
Acute otitis media (AOM) in Children. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
https://www.dyname.... Updated September 4, 2019. Accessed December 5, 2019.
Last reviewed September 2019 by
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Marcie L. Sidman, MD Last Updated: 9/4/2020 | ||
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