The conundrum of prolonged delirium.

THUKRAL, P; SONAVANE, S; SHAH, N; KALRA, G; DESOUSA, A

THUKRAL, P; SONAVANE, S; SHAH, N; KALRA, G; DESOUSA, A.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-156351

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Withdrawal delirium in alcohol dependence usually lasts 48 to 72 hours. However, certain factors can prolong delirium. We report a 39-year-old man with long-standing alcohol use who presented with delirium, which failed to resolve with treatment. On evaluation, he was found to have AIDS and limbic encephalitis due to herpes simplex virus.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/complications; Adult; Alcoholism/complications; Delirium/etiology; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Humans; Limbic Encephalitis/complications; Male

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Humans / Male / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Adult / Limbic Encephalitis / Delirium / Alcoholism / Electroconvulsive Therapy Language: English Year: 2013 Type: Article

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