Tadros S, Bahal S, Nagendran V. Case Report: Resolution of chronic urticaria following treatment of odontogenic infection.
F1000Res 2019;
7:1738. [PMID:
31214328 PMCID:
PMC6545821 DOI:
10.12688/f1000research.16836.3]
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Abstract
Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a condition characterised by the presence of hives with/without angioedema, that affects individuals on more days than not for 6 weeks or more. The role of infection as a potential trigger for CSU is well described, but the current clinical guidelines do not recommend routine screening for underlying infections.
Main observations: We report a case of severe prolonged chronic spontaneous urticaria in a 19-year-old, that went into rapid remission following the treatment of dental infection.
Conclusions: Clinicians should recognise the potential role that infection can have in causing chronic urticaria. There should be a low threshold to treat infection in such circumstances.
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