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One dose of liposome-laden gel eradicates ear infections in 24 hours | The gel has been successfully tested on animals, and should hopefully be just as effective on humans
Babies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered antibiotics. A new fast-acting topical gel could soon replace such drugs, however, potentially reducing unpleasant side effects.
Babies and small children are prone to middle ear infections, which typically have to be treated with orally administered antibiotics. Such high doses not only cause negative side effects such as upset stomachs, they also contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. "A single-dose treatment for middle ear infections represents a significant step forward toward reducing the burden on families and improving outcomes for young children," says Yang.
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