This study evaluated the genotype frequency of the rs11673309 single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the C5AR1 gene and its association with clinical features in Vietnamese chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 102 patients at Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Dermato-Venereology (Vietnam) from May to October 2023. Clinical data and 2 mL blood samples were collected, and SNP analysis was performed at Pham Ngoc Thach University’s Biomedical Research Center (Vietnam). Among 102 patients (29 males, 73 females; mean age: 37.6±12.5 years), three genotypes were identified: TT (32.4%), TG (49.0%), and GG (18.6%). The TT genotype showed the earliest disease onset (31.2±11.9 years, p=0.017). No significant association was observed between genotypes and Urticaria Activity Score (UAS; p=0.144), but a significant difference was found in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) scores (p=0.003). Furthermore, patients with the TG genotype required a higher dose of desloratadine (p<0.001). Patients with the TG genotype experienced lower quality of life, emphasizing the need for proactive management. These findings contribute to understanding the genetic basis of CSU in Vietnamese patients.
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