Article
Genetic contributors to otitis media: agnostic discovery approaches.
Current allergy and asthma reports - 1 Feb 2014
Allen E Kaitlynn, Manichaikul Ani, Sale Michèle M
Abstract excerpt
Otitis media (OM) is the most common disease in children in the United States, with about $5 billion spent each year in direct and indirect costs. OM is the number one reason for pediatric antibiotic usage and surgery, although treatment options are limited. Numerous studies have established the high heritability of OM and a genetic contribution to OM pathogenesis. Candidate gene studies have highlighted the...
Topics
- Animals
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Female
- Genetic Linkage
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Humans
- Otitis Media
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications