Keywords:
Biofilms, glue ear, intracellular infection, neutrophil extracellular traps, otitis media
Abstract:
Otitis media (OM), middle ear infection, represents a significant burden on children, their families, and the healthcare system. OM is the major cause of hearing loss in children and if left untreated in children who suffer chronic and recurrent forms of OM, this disease can have serious life-long sequelae.