Delirium Infectious

In this article we will look at such a type of psychosis as infectious delirium (infectious confusion, delirium infectiosurn). This is an acute impairment of consciousness of varying severity, which occurs against the background of infections or neuroimmune diseases, such as HIV infection and other severe infections. It can be dangerous to the health and life of the patient, so it is important to know how to recognize and treat this type of delirium.

The concept of infectious delirium Delirium, as defined by the **British Psychiatric Association**, is a temporary disruption of the brain, in which the patient ceases to adequately perceive the environment and behave adequately to the current situation. Brain diseases also often manifest themselves in the form of disorientation, confusion, emotional instability, hallucinations, and delusions. As a result of such conditions, the patient feels himself in a different reality, in which everything around him seems wrong and frightening. Impaired consciousness makes it difficult to function normally and increases the risk of injury and other health problems. In infectious delirium, brain damage occurs due to infection and decreased immunity. These factors cause mental problems that can lead to irreversible consequences. The body is exhausted, and the patient suffers from insomnia, headaches, nausea and vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, and speech impairment. Confused speech and obsessive movements such as finger tapping or teeth grinding are common. These mental disorders can have many causes, including severe influenza, encephalitis, meningitis and other infections, but their symptoms are similar and require similar treatments. A patient with delirium is usually anxious, inconsolable, lethargic, or apathetic. They show depression and indifference to surrounding events, avoid social situations and often do not control their actions. Their speech becomes unclear or they mix up words and phrases. This behavior can cause anxiety among others, as it worsens contact between people. The patient may experience hallucinations of hearing or vision, sensing the presence of other people in the room, or seeing non-existent beings. B