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Altered Middle Ear Microbiome in Children With Chronic Otitis Media With Effusion and Respiratory Illnesses
4 Oct 2019
Abstract excerpt
Chronic otitis media with effusion (COME) is a common childhood disease characterized by an accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum. COME often requires surgical intervention and can also lead to significant hearing loss and subsequent learning disabilities. Recent characterization of the middle ear fluid (MEF) microbiome in pediatric patients has led to an improved understanding of the microbiota present in the...
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