Unusual neuropsychiatric manifestations of enteric fever.
Enteric fever, a common problem in the tropics, may present with unusual neuropsychiatric complications. Three patients presenting as catatonic schizophrenia, encephalomyelitis and pseudo-bulbar palsy are reported. Early recognition and management of the cause of such presentations can reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004679:Encephalomyelitis / Q000209:etiology; D004731:Endotoxins / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D012485:Salmonella typhi; D012560:Schizophrenia, Catatonic / Q000209:etiology*; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000150:complications*
D004731:Endotoxins; D002701:Chloramphenicol