Polymorphisms of Mannose-binding Lectin and Toll-like Receptors 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 and the Risk of Respiratory Infections and Acute Otitis Media in Children.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the promoter region, in exon 1, and in exon 4 of MBL2 contribute to increased risk for otitis media in children younger than 2 years.