Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder caused by lesions in the temporal lobes on both sides, especially the hippocampus and amygdala . Symptoms of KBS include Hyperorality, hypermetamorphosis, hypersexuality, bulimia, placidity, visual agnosia, and amnesia. Both males and females are known to be affected equally by KBS. A 22-year-old male patient with bilateral temporal damage due to herpes simplex meningoencephalitis was the first case of KBS to be diagnosed and registered. Magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalogram are currently being used to identify the extent of temporal lobe damage. Which medications are used to treat abnormalities in sexual behavior caused by KBS?
A. Antipsychotic drugs B. Haloperidol C. Carbamazepine Source: JAMA network, National organization of rare disorders. Stay tuned for the correct answer! This question is exclusively from the…
