Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Statistical Results Between Normal, Acute OM, and Chronic OM Groups.
| Comparison Group | t Value | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Normal and acute | 5.53 | < 0.001 |
| Normal and chronic | 6.97 | < 0.001 |
| Acute and chronic | 4.22 | 0.0016 |
| Chronic (TM only) and normal | 0.42 | 0.68 |
| Chronic (TM only) and acute | 5.33 | < 0.001 |
OM =otitis media; TM =tympanic membrane.
