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Modification of severe behaviour problems following herpes simplex encephalitis.

T M McMillan¹, H Papadopoulos, C Cornall

¹Atkinson Morleys Hospital, Copse Hill, London, UK.

|October 1, 1990

Summary

A teacher recovered from severe behavioral changes, including aggression and poor self-care, after herpes simplex encephalitis. Intensive behavioral interventions and specialized nursing care enabled her successful return home.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

Herpes simplex encephalitis can cause severe behavioral disturbances, including aggression and disinhibition.
These neuropsychiatric sequelae pose significant challenges to patient rehabilitation and community reintegration.
A case study approach is valuable for understanding complex post-encephalitic behavioral changes.

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