Direct Detection of Bacterial Biofilms on the Middle-Ear Mucosa of Children With Chronic Otitis Media

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Authors

Luanne Hall‐Stoodley

Fen Hu · Allegheny General Hospital

Armin Gieseke · Allegheny General Hospital

Laura Nistico · Allegheny General Hospital

Duc Quang Nguyen · Allegheny General Hospital

Jay Hayes · Allegheny General Hospital

Michael L. Forbes · Allegheny General Hospital

Abstract

Direct detection of biofilms on MEM biopsy specimens from children with OME and recurrent OM supports the hypothesis that these chronic middle-ear disorders are biofilm-related.

Topics & Keywords

Ear Surgery and Otitis Media Sinusitis and nasal conditions Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 296, Issue 2, pp. 202-202

DOI: 10.1001/jama.296.2.202

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