The unsolved problem of otitis media in indigenous populations: a systematic review of upper respiratory and middle ear microbiology in indigenous children with otitis media

Autor: Andrea Coleman, Amanda Wood, Seweryn Bialasiewicz, Robert S. Ware, Robyn L. Marsh, Anders Cervin
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Microbiome, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2049-2618
DOI: 10.1186/s40168-018-0577-2
Popis: Abstract Background Otitis media (OM) imposes a great burden of disease in indigenous populations around the world, despite a variety of treatment and prevention programs. Improved understanding of the pathogenesis of OM in indigenous populations is required to advance treatment and reduce prevalence. We conducted a systematic review of the literature exploring the upper airway and middle ear microbiota in relation to OM in indigenous children. Methods Papers targeting microbiota in relation to OM in children
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