Delusions of Parasitosis

Delusional parasitosis secondary to severe iron deficiency anemia

DOP: delusions of parasitosis ER: emergency room INTRODUCTION Delusions of parasitosis (DOP), a disorder in which patients have a fixed belief that they are infested without evidence, is often a very difficult condition to manage. There are many organic causes of DOP that are potentially reversible. We present a case of DOP secondary to severe anemia. The authors could not find any other case i...

Delusional Parasitosis in Leprosy

A patient with leprosy along with delusional parasitosis is describeeLNeuritic manifestations of leprosy appear to have a triggering effect in the development of delusions.

Delusions of parasitosis = وهم الاصابة بالطفيليات

Delusions of parasitosis manifest in the patient's firm belief that he or she has pruritus due to an infestation with insects. Patients may present with clothing lint, pieces of skin, or other debris contained in plastic wrap, on adhesive tape, or in matchboxes. They typically state that these contain the parasites; however, these collections have no insects or parasites. This presentation is c...

Cognitive and Emotional Processes in Persecutory Delusions

The effects of paranoid and or persecutory delusions on feelings of social inclusion and exclusion

Delusional Parasitosis in a Female Treated with Mixed Amphetamine Salts: A Case Report and Literature Review

Objectives. To explore factors underlying the onset of delusional parasitosis; a condition in which an individual has a fixed, false belief that he/she is infested with insects. Case Description. MJ is a 57-year-old female who presents with symptoms of fatigue and AD/HD. Upon treatment with extended release mixed amphetamine salts, the patient displayed symptoms of delusional parasitosis. After...