Critical Commentary on Azithromycin Use for Acute Otitis Media in Indigenous Paediatric Populations: Clinical Evidence and Cultural Safety

Background

Acute otitis media (AOM) is highly prevalent in paediatric populations, with Indigenous children in Australia, Canada, and the United States disproportionately affected. Standard treatments, such as amoxicillin, face challenges in adherence and side effects, particularly in remote and underserved communities.