In delusional parasitosis patients mistakenly believe to be infested with parasites.
The patient is the unshakeable belief that they are infested with insects, worms, mites, lice or other organisms. They often describe very vividly how the organism gets into her skin and moving in their bodies and often bring samples of hair, skin and debris with how dried scabs, dust and lint on slides or in boxes (the matchbox sign) with to prove the parasite infestation. The state is seen as a somatoform form of delusional disorder. Patients can other psychiatric or physical illnesses have (z. B. structural brain disorders, toxic psychosis).
In delusional parasitosis patients mistakenly believe to be infested with parasites. The patient is the unshakeable belief that they are infested with insects, worms, mites, lice or other organisms. They often describe very vividly how the organism gets into her skin and moving in their bodies and often bring samples of hair, skin and debris with how dried scabs, dust and lint on slides or in boxes (the matchbox sign) with to prove the parasite infestation. The state is seen as a somatoform form of delusional disorder. Patients can other psychiatric or physical illnesses have (z. B. structural brain disorders, toxic psychosis). Diagnosis Clinical Investigation The diagnosis is suspected by a medical history and physical examination. The assessment requires that a real parasites and other physiological disorders by careful physical and laboratory tests as native preparations and other clinically indicated tests are excluded. Psychological support and possibly antipsychotics, it is important to build an empathetic and supportive relationship with the patient. Although she is often rejected, the most effective treatment with neuroleptics is done (see table: Conventional antipsychotics). Typically must be assured the patient that the drug treats the parasite, and any indications that something else is treated, lead to blockage and / or to retreat. Thus, effective treatment often requires diplomatic skills and the truth of a balance between the implementation of the appropriate treatment and the right of patients to be informed about the relationships.