Which best describes acute otitis media (AOM)?

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Historically,AOM has been treated with a range of antibiotics,and it is the most common disorder treated with antibiotics in the ambulatory setting.The etiology of AOM may be Streptococcus pneumoniae,Haemophilus influenzae,or Moraxella catarrhalis or a viral agent.Recent concerns about drug-resistant organisms have caused authorities to advise judicious use of antibiotics and that antibiotics are not required for initial treatment.Permanent hearing loss is not a frequent cause of properly treated AOM.Intramuscular antibiotics are not necessary.Oral amoxicillin is the treatment of choice.

Which Best Describes Acute Otitis Media (AOM)