Post-Pandemic Surge in Complications of Acute Otitis Media
Despite the reduced AOM incidence rates during the early pandemic, a surge was seen in complicated AOM cases in the post-pandemic period. This increase could be linked to COVID-19's impact on the immune system, pathogen virulence changes, and disruptions in vaccination protocols. These findings highlight the need for improved surveillance of AOM cases regarding complications in the post-pandemic era.
Authors
- Fakih Cihat Eravcı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9092-7923)
- Mehmet Korkmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4440-2597)
- Hamdi Arbağ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6146-8801)
- Mehmet Akif Eryılmaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5281-969X)
Institutions
- Necmettin Erbakan University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4274/tao.2025.2024-11-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.85