The conundrum of prolonged delirium.
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| ID: sea-156351
ABSTRACT
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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Asunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida
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Adulto
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Encefalitis Límbica
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Delirio
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Alcoholismo
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Terapia Electroconvulsiva
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2013
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