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.
Highlights
Urticaria is a dermatological disorder that manifests as raised erythematous lesions that range in size
We report a case of severe chronic spontaneous urticaria that rapidly resolved following root canal treatment
Case report A 19-year-old male patient was referred to the Immunology clinic by his General Practitioner (GP)
Summary
Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article. The maximum UAS7 score is stated as 42. We have cited the latest EAACI Urticaria Guidelines
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