Open AccessConduct disorder-A sequelae of viral encephalitis
Author(s) -
Kamala Deka,
Dhrubajyoti Bhuyan,
PK Chaudhury
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
indian journal of psychiatry/indian journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1998-3794
pISSN - 0019-5545
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5545.31560
Subject(s) - viral encephalitis , encephalitis , pharmacotherapy , girl , medicine , pediatrics , psychiatry , psychology , virology , virus , developmental psychology
An 11-year-old girl presented with a behavioural problem of 2 years' duration, which developed following an attack of viral encephalitis. Her behavioural changes had manifested as conduct disorder and were treated with pharmacotherapy as well as behavioural therapy.