[Special problems in the chemotherapy of bacterial infections in otolaryngology (author's transl)].

The different occurrences of pathogens in acute and chronic otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and infections of the respiratory tract are described, with consideration given to the development of gram-negative flora. Therapeutic plans are presented with regard to each of the possible organism patterns. Specific emphasis is given to the aminoglycoside antibiotics which can affect the auditory and vestibular systems.