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How effective is azithromycin for bad ear infection?

Blueberry1176
2 year old with ear infection fever and pain. Is allergic to amoxicillin so doctor gave azithromycin for 5 days. Day 6 woke up with reddish crust running out of ear to side of face. How effective is this med for ear info. Drainage ok or should I have her rechecked? No more fever still in pain says bubbles are in there.  
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