Citation

Rybojad B, Lukasiewicz A. J. Child Adolesc. Subst. Abuse 2016; 25(5): 455-457.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1067828X.2015.1081116

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Neuroinfection often begins with nonspecific symptoms followed by respiratory and circulatory systems failure, seizures, and loss of consciousness. On the other hand, central nervous system depression may be caused by overdose of medications and without pre-hospital history it may be difficult to diagnose appropriately. We report on a case of a teenager who attempted suicide with an overdose of olanzapine. She ingested 150 mg, which caused neuroinfection-like symptoms. She was treated with an initial diagnosis of encephalitis. Dynamically changing clinical status finally guided attending physicians to a suspicion of a suicide attempt. Based on this case we stress that a clear history of suicidal overdose ingestion is important for quick and appropriate treatment.