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COVID-19 Induced New-onset Psychosis: A Case Report from Oman
Saoud Al-Busaidi1, Salim Al Huseini2, Ruqaiya Al-Shehhi1
1Foundation Program, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, Oman.
Oman Medical Journal
|October 22, 2021
Summary
This case report details a 46-year-old male experiencing COVID-19-related psychosis. It explores potential links between infection, brain function, and psychiatric symptoms during the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- COVID-19 infection is increasingly linked to neurobehavioral and psychiatric symptoms.
- Psychosis is a rare but documented psychiatric manifestation associated with COVID-19.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old male with no prior medical or psychiatric history presented with psychosis during a COVID-19 infection.
- The patient was admitted to the hospital for management of his condition.
Findings:
- The case highlights a potential association between COVID-19 and the onset of psychotic symptoms.
- Discussion includes the interplay of viral infections on brain circuitry and potential iatrogenic effects of treatments.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering psychiatric complications, including psychosis, in patients with COVID-19.
- Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of COVID-19-related psychiatric disorders is crucial for effective patient management.
