HLTF and infectious otitis media: Statistical evaluation (ANOVA p<0.0001; Brown-Forsythe test p = 0.0143; Bartlett’s test p = 0.0010; Tukey’s Multiple comparisons test p<0.0001) of Hltf-deleted, untreated (n = 17) and AOM/DSS-treated (n = 33) mice, and control untreated (n = 16) and AOM/DSS-treated (n = 16) mice, showed elevated blood glucose levels in response to AOM/DSS-treatment.