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Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Meta-analysis
Probiotic strains CBA-L74 and SS-K12 significantly reduce acute otitis media incidence in children
Specific probiotic strains may lower risk of ear infections in children
This network meta-analysis of 18 RCTs involving 4,462 children found that probiotic strains CBA-L74 (OR 0.27) and SS-K12 (OR 0.44) significa…
New research identifies specific probiotic strains that could help prevent middle ear infections and reduce antibiotic use in children.
Frontiers
Jul 7, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
RSV infection complicated by acute otitis media in 27.7% of children under 5
RSV infection often leads to middle ear infections in children
This meta-analysis of children aged 0-60 months found that 27.7% of RSV infections are complicated by acute otitis media (AOM), and RSV is d…
Nearly 28% of children with RSV infections develop a middle ear infection, which is often complicated by bacterial growth.
Jun 27, 2026