Abstract

Acute Psychosis in a Patient With Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

Jarvis M R~~Wasserman A L~~Todd R D

Year: 1990 Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, v.29, no.3, (May 1990), p.468-469 SIEC No: 19901754

A case study is presented of an adolescent female who became psychotic & attempted suicide during an acute Epstein-Barr virus infection. Resolution of the infection resulted in the patient returning to her previous normal mental status. The adolescent’s ingestion of acetaminophen masked the signs & symptoms of infection & delayed proper diagnosis. (7 refs.)