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New-Onset Psychosis Following Covid-19 Infection In A Patient With No Psychiatric History: A Longitudinal Case Report., Matthew Runyan, Jay Fawver, Amanda Coupe, Michelle Drouin
New-Onset Psychosis Following Covid-19 Infection In A Patient With No Psychiatric History: A Longitudinal Case Report., Matthew Runyan, Jay Fawver, Amanda Coupe, Michelle Drouin
Health Services and Informatics Research
BACKGROUND: Viral infection, including COVID-19, has been implicated as a potential cause of various neurobehavioral issues. An increasing number of case reports suggest that current or recent COVID-19 infection may cause new onset of psychotic symptoms in some individuals, potentially related to viral inflammation or infection of the nervous system.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 26-year-old woman with no psychiatric history presented with severe psychotic symptoms days after recovery from a mild COVID-19 infection. No other etiologies for psychosis were identified via diagnostic testing, review of medical history, or interviews with family. Her symptoms persisted for approximately two months, requiring three inpatient …