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Delusional Parasitosis MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Delusional Parasitosis
Tree Number(s)
F03.700.356
Unique ID
D063726
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D063726
Annotation
note entry terms containing "Ekbom": do not confuse with entry terms for RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME which also contain "Ekbom"
Scope Note
A delusional disorder of belief in infestation by insects or other parasites. This FORMICATION is typically accompanied by dermatological manifestation such as PRURITUS that may lead to self-mutilation in order to remove the perceived parasites. It can be either primary or secondary to a somatic or psychiatric condition.
Entry Term(s)
Delusory Parasitosis
Dermatozoic Delusion
Ekbom Delusional Parasitosis
Ekbom Delusory Parasitosis
Ekbom Dermatozoic Delusion
Ekbom Psychogenic Parasitosis
Psychogenic Parasitosis
See Also
Morgellons Disease
Public MeSH Note
2014; see Restless Legs Syndrome 2000-2013
History Note
2014; use Restless Legs Syndrome 2000-2013
Date Established
2014/01/01
Date of Entry
2013/07/08
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Delusional Parasitosis Preferred
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