Post-traumatic stress disorder: case report

East Afr Med J. 2000 Apr;77(4):228-30. doi: 10.4314/eamj.v77i4.46624.

Abstract

Following exposure to a major traumatic event like the August seventh 1998 Nairobi bomb blast various reactions occur, some of which result in stress-related psychiatric disorders. We have described one such case, and used it to illustrate the salient features of post-traumatic stress disorder. We have outlined the diagnostic categories of the post-traumatic disorders and discussed the different treatment modalities applicable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Kenya
  • Male
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic* / diagnosis
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic* / psychology
  • Terrorism