Research Article

Prevalence of Middle Ear Infections and Associated Risk Factors in Children under 5 Years in Gasabo District of Kigali City, Rwanda

Table 2

Characteristics of children with active discharge.

Characteristics

Duration of discharge
 2 weeks5 (31.3%)
 >2 weeks11 (68.8%)
Course of discharge
 First time4 (25%)
 On and off11 (68.8%)
 Constant1 (6.3%)
Treatment options
 Traditional medicine5 (31.3%)
 Prescription medicine5 (31.3%)
 Self-medicated1 (6.3%)
 Not treated5 (31.3%)