Rapid Clinical Response to Omalizumab Treatment in Pediatric Acute Urticaria Associated with Mycoplasma Infection: A Two-Case Report

<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Urticaria in children is generally self-limiting, and infections are a significant trigger. While anti-IgE therapy (Omalizumab) is approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adolescents and adults, its role in treating acute urticaria, particularly in children, is not well defined. <b>Case Presentation</b>: We present two pediatric cases of acute urticaria associated with <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> infection. Both cases were refractory to antihistamines and corticosteroids but showed rapid response with anti-IgE treatment. <b>Conclusions</b>: This is the first case report in the literature of pediatric acute urticaria treated with Omalizumab. These cases suggest a potential role for IgE-mediated pathways in acute urticaria related to Mycoplasma infection and raise the question of broader applications for Omalizumab beyond CSU.

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Pediatric Reports
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2025-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.3390/pediatric18010002
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Urticaria and Related Conditions
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Rapid Clinical Response to Omalizumab Treatment in Pediatric Acute Urticaria Associated with Mycoplasma Infection: A Two-Case Report

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Rapid Clinical Response to Omalizumab Treatment in Pediatric Acute Urticaria Associated with Mycoplasma Infection: A Two-Case Report

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<b>Background and Clinical Significance</b>: Urticaria in children is generally self-limiting, and infections are a significant trigger. While anti-IgE therapy (Omalizumab) is approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adolescents and adults, its role in treating acute urticaria, particularly in children, is not well defined. <b>Case Presentation</b>: We present two pediatric cases of acute urticaria associated with <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> infection. Both cases were refractory to antihistamines and corticosteroids but showed rapid response with anti-IgE treatment. <b>Conclusions</b>: This is the first case report in the literature of pediatric acute urticaria treated with Omalizumab. These cases suggest a potential role for IgE-mediated pathways in acute urticaria related to Mycoplasma infection and raise the question of broader applications for Omalizumab beyond CSU.

Pediatric ReportsVol. 18(1)
Chang Gung University (TW), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW), Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW), Cheng Shiu University (TW)
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Urticaria and Related Conditions
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