Saturday 21/October/2023 – 11:53 PM
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes a range of physical symptoms, ranging from muscle pain to bleeding tendencies, in addition to its ability to trigger psychological symptoms as well, according to cureus.
The impact of dengue fever on mental health
Dengue fever, common in tropical regions, is gaining attention due to its diverse, atypical neurological symptoms. The potential role of dengue fever in precipitating psychiatric symptoms remains to be explored, despite documented cases of dengue-associated encephalitis.
A 25-year-old man was brought to the psychiatry department with a sudden onset of manic behavior and psychotic symptoms after a recent dengue episode, even though he initially presented with classic dengue symptoms such as severe headache, joint pain, and rash.
However, about five days after the three-day symptoms of severe dengue fever appeared, his family noticed a marked change in his behavior. He showed extreme hyperactivity, impulsivity, slurred speech, and a decreased need for sleep. He also had delusions of grandeur. He claimed to have special powers and the ability to… Communicating with supernatural entities, these symptoms were accompanied by mood swings and irritability.
Other disorders associated with dengue fever
Other disorders that occur after dengue fever include:
Epilepsy.
Having a tremor.
Memory loss, dementia and manic psychosis.
Occurrence of paralysis of the lower extremities.
Meningoencephalitis.
2023-10-21 20:56:16
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