Article
Genetic susceptibility to otitis media.
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Feb 2005
Casselbrant Margaretha L, Mandel Ellen M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Otitis media is a disease that is prevalent in the pediatric population, and recent twin and triplet studies have confirmed that there is a strong genetic component to susceptibility. Here, we summarize the status of current efforts to identify the specific genes underlying otitis media susceptibility and presentation. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies have focused on identifying candidate genes....
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