Good prognosis in schizophrenia is/are seen in:
Correct Answer: Acute onset
Description: Ans. C. Acute onsetGood Prognosis in Schizophrenia:Late onset (Onset >35 yr)Sho duration (<6months)Obvious precipitating factorsAcute onset/ Abrupt onsetGood premorbid social, sexuaI and work historiesMood disorder symptoms(especially depressive disorders)MarriedFamily history of mood disordersGood social suppo systemsPositive symptoms:Presence of precipitating stressorCatatonic subtype(paranoid- intermediate prognosis)First episodePyknic (fat) bodyFemale sexPresence of confusion, perplexity or disorientation in the acute phaseNormal cranial CTOutpatient treatment - Proper treatment & good response to treatment
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