Unmasking bipolarity in recurrent depressive disorder following herpes simplex virus triggered n-methyl-D-aspartate encephalitis.
Bipolar Disord
; 26(2): 192-195, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-37973382
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection triggered n-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) encephalitis can lead to varied neuropsychiatric manifestations, including movement disorders and manic symptoms. HSV is known to affect the same brain regions as in secondary mania.METHOD:
We present a 35-year-old female diagnosed with recurrent depressive disorder (RDD) who developed NMDA encephalitis triggered by HSV infection.RESULT:
HSV-triggered NMDA encephalitis led to a manic switch in a woman with RDD on antidepressants, along with the new onset of dyskinetic movements.CONCLUSION:
A neurological insult predisposed our patient to the variable effects of antidepressant drugs.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Trastorno Bipolar
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Encefalitis por Herpes Simple
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Trastorno Depresivo
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Encefalitis Antirreceptor N-Metil-D-Aspartato
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Bipolar Disord
Asunto de la revista:
PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India