Dynamics of Haemophilus haemolyticus and nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae colonisation in otitis-prone children

一种减少耳部疾病的疫苗已经获得许可。一种无害的细菌伪装成耳部疾病的病原体，非分型流感嗜血杆菌(NTHi)，导致对耳部疾病的不准确监测。该项目将测量耳朵和鼻子中NTHi的真实比例，以帮助制定将疫苗引入西澳大利亚的政策决定。我们将能够评估该疫苗自2009年实施以来在北领地产生的影响。

A vaccine has been licenced that reduces ear disease. A harmless bacterium masquerades as the pathogen responsible for ear disease, nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), leading to inaccurate surveillance of ear disease. This project will measure the true proportion of NTHi in ears and noses to help policy decisions regarding the introduction of the vaccine to Western Australia. We will be able to assess the impact this vaccine has had in the Northern Territory since implementation in 2009.