The Role of Mannose-Binding Lectin Serum Level in Tubotympanic Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

Background. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a common public health problem worldwide and a major cause of hearing impairment especially in developing countries. The role of Mannose-Binding Lectin (MBL), a component of innate immunity, in CSOM has not been studied. The aim of the study was...

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Main Authors: Anton Budhi Darmawan, Marsetyawan H. N. E. Soesatyo, Ratna Dwi Restuti, Agus Surono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6178159