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Topical Antibiotic May One Day Treat Infected Ears

Cornell University researchers treated infected chinchillas by administering one application of an antibiotic gel directly to their eardrums during a seven-day experiment.
They conducted this research to explore new treatments that could reduce antibiotic use and resistance, though animal results may not replicate in humans.
The infections resolved within a day without causing eardrum inflammation, and no new infections appeared throughout the seven-day course of treatment.
Assistant professor Rong Yang highlighted that providing a one-time treatment for middle ear infections could greatly ease challenges faced by families and lead to better health results for young children.
The results indicate that successfully adapting this technology for clinical use could make it easier for patients to follow treatment regimens, help limit the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and revolutionize the method of administering antibiotics to children.

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Topical Antibiotic May One Day Treat Infected Ears

SATURDAY, May 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Any parent who has been jolted awake by the squeals of a toddler with an ear infection knows that relief won't be swift

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