Past Issues
A Boy’s Possession State after Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis
Te-Chang Changchien, Yung-Chieh Yen
Objective:Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) encephalitis is a rare but often a severe
illness that damages the parenchyma of the brain and shows some neuropsychiat-
ric presentations. Case Report:We report an adolescent patient manifesting his
presenting a new identity in his possession state, as a neuropsychiatric sequela of
previous EBV encephalitis. Clinical recovery achieves following psychotropic
treatment within a month. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of
further discussion and study focusing on underlying neurobiological etiology. We
also should keep in mind that a possible organic cause involving in “possession
trance” manifestation despite of its existing compatible sociocultural background
or psychosocial stressors.
Key Word | Epstein-Barr virus, encephalitis, possession, neuropsychiatric symptoms |
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