Journal article
Refractory Delusional Parasitosis in a 70-year-old Woman
Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 10(8), e3120
08 Aug 2018
PMID: 30338195
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Abstract
This is a case report of delusional parasitosis in a 70-year-old woman. Delusional parasitosis, or delusional infestation, is a rare disorder typified by the false belief that an individual is infected with insects or parasites. Management focuses on developing a strong, caring relationship with the patient. It is widely debated whether health care providers should agree or disagree with the patient's delusions. Due to the rarity of this disorder, our hope in presenting this incidence is to motivate more research for treatment.
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- Title
- Refractory Delusional Parasitosis in a 70-year-old Woman
- Creators
- Anthony D'Auria - West Virginia Sch, Lewisburg, WV USATaylor Wiseman - West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineAnjali Varghese - West Virginia School of Osteopathic MedicineEduardo D. Espiridion - West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Publication Details
- Curēus (Palo Alto, CA), v 10(8), e3120
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000450944400039
- Other Identifier
- 991021889853004721
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