Sudden Psychotic Episode Probably Due to Meningoencephalitis and Chlamydia Pneumoniae Acute Infection
Presented by:
Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health / Miguel Xavier, Bernardo Correa, Marta Coromina, Nuno Canas and Joćo Guimarćes
Summary points:
A 22-year-old with a 3-day history of mild pharyngitis presents with acute psychosis with exuberant symptoms interspersed with periods of lucidty. This case reviews initial treatment, test findings, patient's response to treatment and further testing. The authors discuss diagnosis, its basis in a medical condition, and the difficulties in obtaining the final diagnosis.
Sudden Psychotic Episode Probably Due to Meningoencephalitis and Chlamydia Pneumoniae Acute Infection
