Article
The Heritability of Otitis Media
8 Dec 1999
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Anatomical, physiological, and epidemiological data indicate that there may be a significant genetic component to prolonged time with and recurrent episodes of otitis media in children. OBJECTIVE: To determine the genetic component of time with and episodes of middle ear effusion and acute otitis media (AOM) during the first 2 years of life. DESIGN: Prospective twin and triplet cohort study with...
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