title: [Sydenham chorea and psychosis].
abstract: Sydenham chorea (SC) is a complication of a group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection which is characterised by involuntary, choreatic movements. There is a definitive link between SC and psychoses. Furthermore, patients with SC seem to run a greater risk of developing neuroleptic-induced movement disorders. In this case-study of a 19-year-old psychotic male with a history of SC, the authors illustrate that this complicates the treatment of a psychotic episode.
authors.affiliation: Caprileskliniek, Willemstad, Curacao. W.Mengde@ggzbreburggroep.nl
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Mengde
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Jessurun
mesh_terms: D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002819:Chorea / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000077152:Olanzapine; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D018692:Antimanic Agents; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002220:Carbamazepine; D000077152:Olanzapine