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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Trune DR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2832702 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Brain research 20090306
Otitis media (OM) remains the most common childhood disease and its annual costs exceed $5 billion. Its potential for permanent hearing impairment also emphasizes the need to better understand and manage this disease. The pathogenesis of OM is multifactorial and includes infectious pathogens, anatomy, immunologic status, genetic predisposition, and environment. Recent progress in mouse model development is helping to elucidate the respective roles of these factors and to significantly contribute ...[more]