| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3191040 | Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Antigen-specific IgE against inhalant and bacterial antigens may be locally produced in the middle ear mucosa in patients with EOM. In particular, local sensitization against fungi together with Staphylococcus aureus could result in local IgE production in the middle ear and may be responsible for the severity of EOM.
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Authors
Hiromi MD, Naohiro MD, PhD, Akihiro MD, Yukiko MD, PhD,