The role of genetic factors in otitis media
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v32i1p57-64Keywords:
Otitis Media. Genetic Markers. Sex. Racial Stocks. Genetics. Immunology Abnormalities.Abstract
It is well-known that otitis media can be caused by environmental factors, such as attending day care centers, passive smoking, early interruption of breast feeding, and unfavorable socio-economic conditions. The review of current literature, however, suggests that genetic factors also contribute significantly to the occurrence of recurrent acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion. Although there are no specific genetic studies, there is consistent evidence to support the idea of genetically transmitted susceptibility to otitis media. Family history, racial characteristics, HLA and genetic marker frequency are some of the topics discussed in the literature, which will be presented in this review.
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1999-03-30
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Lavinsky L, Campagnolo AM, Raupp APG, John Ângela B, Estrella CHG, Comiran CC, et al. The role of genetic factors in otitis media. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 1999 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 Dec. 30];32(1):57-64. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/8230