Background Otitis media (OM) is amongst the most common childhood diseases and is
associated with multiple microbial pathogens within the middle ear. Global and temporal …

Alloiococcus otitidis and Turicella otitidis are common bacteria of the human ear. They have
frequently been isolated from the middle ear of children with otitis media (OM), though their …

Objectives/Hypothesis The adenoid pad has been considered a reservoir for bacteria in the
pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion. This study aimed to characterize the middle ear …

The human microbiome, which consists of a collective cluster of commensal, symbiotic, and
pathogenic microorganisms living in the human body, plays a key role in host health and …

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 …

Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a biofilm driven disease and commonly accepted
otopathogens, such as Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumonia, and Moraxella …

Importance The adenoid pad has long been considered a reservoir for bacteria in the
pathogenesis of otitis media with effusion (OME). However, bacteria more reminiscent of …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the presence of common bacterial agents of otitis media with
effusion (OME), together with investigation these agent in the adenoid tissue and …

Biofilms have been implicated in the development of several chronic upper respiratory tract
infections. Role of bacterial biofilms has been well studied in the pathogenesis of chronic …

Background: Based on many studies, otitis media with effusion (OME) is one of the major
causes of childhood hearing loss, social malformation and medical costs. The pathogenesis …