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Malawi Medical Journal
College of Medicine, University of Malawi and Medical Association of Malawi
ISSN: 1995-7262
Vol. 31, No. 2, 2019, pp. 161-163
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Bioline Code: mm19029
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Malawi Medical Journal, Vol. 31, No. 2, 2019, pp. 161-163
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Puerperal Psychosis: A brief review and unusual case report
Stewart, George H.; Gadama, Luis Aaron & Kerry, Vanessa
Abstract
This is a brief review of puerperal (post-partum) psychosis and contains a case report of Donkin Psychosis, an unusual form which is
associated with pre-eclampsia, from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. It includes considerations for treatment of
Donkin Psychosis, in particular. It is the first reported case of Donkin Psychosis from Africa, to our knowledge.
Keywords
puerperal psychosis; Donkin psychosis; post-partum psychosis; pre-eclampsia; eclampsia; maternal death; bipolar affective disorder. [MeSH On Demand]
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