Comparison 5. Topical and systemic antibiotics versus acetic acid.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
5.1 Resolution of ear discharge (2 to 4 weeks)	1		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
5.1.1 Quinolone	1	100	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.61 [0.40, 0.93]
5.2 Resolution of ear discharge (after 4 weeks)	1	100	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.69 [0.53, 0.90]
5.2.1 Quinolone	1	100	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.69 [0.53, 0.90]