Which of the following organism is the most common cause of Acute otitis media in children?
Correct Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Description: Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common organism causing acute otitis media. It accounts for roughly 30% of the cases. Other causative organisms includes Haemophilus influenzae (20%) Moraxella catarrhalis (12%), Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
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