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A Serological Study on Mentally Ill Patients

With Particular Reference to the Prevalence of Herpes Virus Infections

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 January 2018

Erik Lycke ,
Ragnar Norrby  and
Björn-Erik Roos
Erik Lycke
Affiliation:
Department of Virology, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Göteborg, Guldhedsgatan 10B, 413 46 Göteborg, Sweden
Ragnar Norrby
Affiliation:
Department of Virology, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Göteborg, Guldhedsgatan 10B, 413 46 Göteborg, Sweden
Björn-Erik Roos
Affiliation:
Department of Virology, Institute of Medical Microbiology, University of Göteborg, Guldhedsgatan 10B, 413 46 Göteborg, Sweden
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It is known that different mental symptoms may occur as early symptoms of acute viral meningoencephalitides. In herpes virus (HSV) infections of the central nervous system (CNS) the appearance of these symptoms is well documented (Juel-Jensen and MacCallum, 1972). The recurrence of psychotic symptoms in cases of recurrent HSV infections has also been described (Shearer and Finch, 1964; Drachman and Adams, 1962). In recent years serological observations of the prevalence of HSV antibodies in patients with psychiatric disorders have suggested a possible association of HSV infections with aggressive behaviour (Cleobury et al., 1971), as well as with psychotic depressions (Rimon and Halonen, 1969).

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 124 , Issue 580 , March 1974 , pp. 273 - 279
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1974 

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