ARTICLE SUMMARY:
Otitis media or middle ear infections affect tens of millions of children annually, but current otoscopy methods yield a 50% error rate in diagnosis when distinguishing virally caused OM from that caused by bacteria. OtoNexus Medical Technologies is offering an easy-to-use handheld device that can identify the presence and type of infection in the ear in seconds, matching clinician’s current steps, workflow, and standard of care.
Nearly every child will have an ear infection at some point that will require medical attention. While adults are not immune to them, small children, especially those between six and eighteen months old, are the most susceptible due to the size and shape of their respiratory tracts.
