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Title
A novel use of xylitol sugar in preventing acute otitis media.
Authors
Uhari, M; Kontiokari, T; Niemelä, M
Abstract
Xylitol, a commonly used sweetener, is effective in preventing dental caries. As it inhibits the growth of pneumococci, we evaluated whether xylitol could be effective in preventing acute otitis media (AOM).