Evaluation of Haemophilus haemolyticus as a preventative therapy for NTHi disease

中耳感染是儿童服用抗生素和进行手术的最常见原因。该项目将研究儿童呼吸道中发现的一种无害细菌是否可以用作益生菌来预防细菌性耳部感染。减少耳部感染的好处包括减少接受手术的儿童，减少全科医生就诊和抗生素处方，减少父母的工作时间，减少儿童听力损失，改善教育成果。

Middle ear infections are the most common reason for a child to be given antibiotics and undergo surgery. This project will investigate whether a harmless bacterium found in the respiratory tract of children can be used as a probiotic to prevent bacterial ear infections. Benefits from reducing ear infections include fewer children undergoing surgery, fewer GP visits and antibiotic prescriptions, less time off work for parents, reduced hearing loss in children, and improved educational outcomes.