(1) Sheikh Zayed Institute, The Otologic Laboratory, Children’s National Health System, Center for Genetic Medicine Research, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, 20010 Washington, DC, USA KeywordsOtitis mediaEffusionsMiddle ear epitheliumInflammationMucusMucinInnate immunityMolecular mechanismToll-like…
Fig. 8.1 a Otoscopic exam: normal tympanic membrane b normal tympanic membrane with landmarks labeled. a. lateral process of malleus b. tympanic annulus c. chorda tympani d. incudostapedial joint e….
Fig. 13.1 Note the ear protrusion, retroauricular edema, and redness in this patient with acute mastoiditis and subperiosteal abscess As mentioned, the use of antibiotics in AOM does not appear…
Age at first PCV7 dose (months)a PCV7 primary series PCV7 additional dose PPV23 dose 2–6 3 doses, 2 months apartb 1 dose at 12–15 months of agee Indicated at 24…
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