Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Management of Hyper-IgE Syndrome in an 11-Year-Old Female: A Pediatric Case Report.

Hyper-IgE syndrome (HIES) or Job syndrome is a rare immunodeficiency characterized by elevated levels of IgE and recurrent infections, eczema, and connective tissue abnormalities. Patients with HIES are prone to recurrent pyogenic and opportunistic infections due to impaired immune responses. Here, we present the case of an 11-year-old female diagnosed with HIES, who was admitted to the hospital with bacterial pneumonia and leg pain associated with a history of osteopenia. The patient's clinical course included fever, cough, throat pain, and leg pain. Management involved a rigorous course of antibiotics, antifungals, and cultures of pertinent pathogens, along with imaging of the lower extremity. This case underscores the importance of appropriate management strategies for patients with HIES and their comorbidities to mitigate the risk of infections and improve patient outcomes.