Open AccessPanel 5: Microbiology and Immunology Panel
Author(s) -
Murphy Timothy F.,
Chonmaitree Tasnee,
Barenkamp Stephen,
Kyd Jennelle,
NoksoKoivisto Johanna,
Patel Janak A.,
Heikkinen Terho,
Yamanaka Noboru,
Ogra Pearay,
Swords W. Edward,
Sih Tania,
Pettigrew Melinda M.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599812459636
Subject(s) - otitis , panel discussion , medicine , bacteriology , clinical microbiology , immunology , medical physics , family medicine , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , surgery , bacteria , advertising , business , genetics
Objective The objective is to perform a comprehensive review of the literature from January 2007 through June 2011 on the virology, bacteriology, and immunology related to otitis media. Data Sources PubMed database of the National Library of Medicine. Review Methods Three subpanels with co‐chairs comprising experts in the virology, bacteriology, and immunology of otitis media were formed. Each of the panels reviewed the literature in their respective fields and wrote draft reviews. The reviews were shared with all panel members, and a second draft was created. The entire panel met at the 10th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media in June 2011 and discussed the review and refined the content further. A final draft was created, circulated, and approved by the panel. Conclusion Excellent progress has been made in the past 4 years in advancing an understanding of the microbiology and immunology of otitis media. Advances include laboratory‐based basic studies, cell‐based assays, work in animal models, and clinical studies. Implications for Practice The advances of the past 4 years formed the basis of a series of short‐term and long‐term research goals in an effort to guide the field. Accomplishing these goals will provide opportunities for the development of novel interventions, including new ways to better treat and prevent otitis media.