Delusional disorder of snake infestation – A diagnostic dilemma

oleh: K Priya Nayak, Safeekh A T

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala State Branch 2018-11-01

Deskripsi

Delusional infestation is a condition where one believes that he or she has a large parasitic infestation. We present a case with delusion of snake infestation as the only psychotic symptom without any primary psychotic or mood disorder. The site of infestation and the type of parasite involved makes it an unusual clinical presentation.