Testing bacteria in children’s noses and ears
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at bacteria (especially pneumococcus) in the nose and throat of children. It includes children with ear infections or healthy children, to understand which germs are carried and how they relate to illness.
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Who can take part
- Be a child seen as an outpatient (not currently hospitalized)
- For children with a recent ear infection: age 6 months to 36 months
- For healthy children: age 6 months to 15 years
- Parent or guardian can provide consent to join the study
- No antibiotics in the 7 days before starting the study
- Not be enrolled in this study within the past 12 months
- Not have severe underlying (serious) medical problems or bullous myringitis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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