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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Narcolepsy Associated With Streptococcal Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Zhenzhen Zhu, Qingyu Zhang, Shasha Hu, Chenxin Yan, Wenqing Jiang, Yunxin Ji

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6 authors.

Zhenzhen ZhuDepartment of Psychiatry Kangning Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University Ningbo China.
Qingyu ZhangDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University Ningbo China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4368-5313
Shasha HuDepartment of Psychiatry Kangning Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University Ningbo China.
Chenxin YanUniversity of Rochester Rochester New York USA.
Wenqing JiangDepartment of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Shanghai Mental Health Center Shanghai China.
Yunxin JiDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine First Hospital Affiliated to Ningbo University Ningbo China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Streptococcal infection-induced narcolepsy is a rare neurological disorder that may be accompanied by severe psychiatric symptoms and social dysfunction. In this case, delayed diagnosis and treatment were followed by progressive symptom worsening, including marked cognitive decline. The report underscores the importance of considering infectious triggers in narcolepsy and the therapeutic dilemma in managing psychiatric comorbidities-wake-promoting agents may exacerbate psychosis, while antipsychotics risk tardive dyskinesia. Early recognition and individualized treatment are crucial to improving outcomes.

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case reportcognitive declinenarcolepsypsychotic symptomsstreptococcal infection

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