Coexistence of the delusions of infestation and body smell in schizophrenia: a case report.
The coexistence of the delusions of infestation and of body smell is reported. In the analysis of a schizophrenic patient, the authors suppose a connection between object loss and the formation of secondary symptoms. Delusions of infestation and/or body smell can be an indication for a careful psychological analysis in schizophrenia.
Tényi
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Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Medical University School of Pécs, Hungary.
Trixler
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D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000523:psychology; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009769:Object Attachment; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012903:Smell
D006220:Haloperidol