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    • Psychiatry
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Delusory parasitosis is a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by the fixed, false belief of being infested with parasites.
    • Accurate diagnosis and effective management of delusory parasitosis remain challenging in clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a retrospective analysis of 26 cases diagnosed with delusory parasitosis.
    • To identify common clinical features, diagnostic challenges, and treatment outcomes in patients with delusory parasitosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective chart review of 26 patients diagnosed with delusory parasitosis.
    • Data collection included patient demographics, presenting symptoms, diagnostic investigations, treatments, and follow-up outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • The analysis included 26 patients with delusory parasitosis, detailing their clinical presentations and management.
    • Specific findings on patient demographics, common delusional themes, and response to treatments are presented.

    Conclusions:

    • This retrospective analysis provides valuable data on the clinical characteristics and management of delusory parasitosis.
    • Findings contribute to a better understanding of this condition, aiding clinicians in diagnosis and treatment strategies.