| Gram-negative pathogen Klebsiella oxytoca is associated with spontaneous chronic otitis media in Toll-like receptor 4-deficient C3H/HeJ mice. | |
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PMID: 17851949 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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CONCLUSION: This report confirms the presence of gram-negative Klebsiella bacteria in the middle ear of the C3H/HeJ mouse by culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and electron microscopy. Identification of the bacterial pathogen supports the C3H/HeJ mouse as an excellent model for spontaneous chronic otitis media and its effects on the middle and inner ear. OBJECTIVES: The C3H/HeJ mouse has a single amino acid substitution in its Toll-like receptor 4, making it insensitive to endotoxin and suppressing initiation of the innate immune system. This study explored the bacteriology of the resultant middle ear infection by culture, PCR, histology, and electron microscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve-month-old C3H/ HeJ mice were screened positive for spontaneous otitis media. Tympanocentesis and blood cultures of mice were carried out under sedation. Middle ear aspirate material and blood samples were then sent for culture and PCR. Mice were then sacrificed for bright-field and electron microscopy analysis. RESULTS: All tympanocentesis and blood specimens grew gram-negative Klebsiella oxytoca, which was confirmed by PCR. Histopathology confirmed an intense inflammatory reaction and gram-negative bacteria in the middle and inner ears. Electron microscopy of the middle ears revealed abundant rod-shaped Klebsiella bacteria, both free and being engulfed by neutrophils. |
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Authors:
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Carol J MacArthur; De-Ann M Pillers; Jiaqing Pang; Jacqueline M Degagne; J Beth Kempton; Dennis R Trune |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta oto-laryngologica Volume: 128 ISSN: 0001-6489 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Otolaryngol. Publication Date: 2008 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-24 Completed Date: 2008-08-19 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370354 Medline TA: Acta Otolaryngol Country: Norway |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 132-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA. macarthc@ohsu.edu |
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Animals Bacteriological Techniques Chronic Disease Disease Models, Animal* Ear, Middle / pathology Immune Tolerance / genetics, immunology Immunity, Innate / genetics, immunology Klebsiella Infections / genetics*, immunology, pathology Klebsiella oxytoca* / growth & development Mice Mice, Inbred C3H Microscopy, Electron Otitis Media / genetics*, immunology, pathology Otoscopy Polymerase Chain Reaction Toll-Like Receptor 4 / genetics* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 DC 05593/DC/NIDCD NIH HHS |
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0/Tlr4 protein, mouse; 0/Toll-Like Receptor 4 |
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