Delusional parasitosis: Worms of the mind
Delusional parasitosis is an uncommon psychotic illness. Patients often report to dermatologists and physicians for treatment and are brought to psychiatric attention only for associated psychological distress. One such case is discussed in this report.
Main Authors: | Jyoti Prakash, R Shashikumar, P S Bhat, K Srivastava, S Nath, A Rajendran |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Industrial Psychiatry Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.industrialpsychiatry.org/article.asp?issn=0972-6748;year=2012;volume=21;issue=1;spage=72;epage=74;aulast=Prakash |
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