Delusional infestation. Ekbom´s syndrome in a 47-year-old woman. Case report
Introduction: Delusional infestation is a rare psychiatric disorder defined as a condition in which the patient has the unshakable belief and perception of being infested with parasites. Its treatment is difficult, and frequently includes antipsychotic medications (such as olanzapine or aripiprazol...
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| Main Authors: | Mario Javier Olivera, Julián Felipe Porras Villamil, Gabriela Andrea López Moreno, Christian Camilo Toquica Gahona, Hugo Paez Ardila, Eliana Maldonado Lara |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/care/article/view/62754 |
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