The combination of recurrent sinopulmonary/ear infections and situs invertus (right sided heart tones and right sided stomach bubble) indicate Kartagener's Syndrome, a defect in dynein. Sinopulmonary infections are predisposed due to the lack of active cilia, and situs invertus is common due to the necessity of cilia in establishing the body axis.
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The combination of recurrent sinopulmonary/ear infections and situs invertus (right sided heart tones and right sided stomach bubble) indicate Kartagener's Syndrome, a defect in dynein. Sinopulmonary infections are predisposed due to the lack of active cilia, and situs invertus is common due to the necessity of cilia in establishing the body axis.
FA2020 p49