title: Koro associated with phobia for AIDS.
abstract: Koro, in its complete, classic form has been described as a culture bound syndrome. It usually occurs in otherwise healthy individuals in the context of acute, severe anxiety. The incomplete form of Koro is said to occur as part of a recognizable primary psychiatric disorder. A case report is presented for the first time of Koro in association with phobia for AIDS. A cognitive-behavioral approach was utilized in the management of the AIDS phobia and symptoms of Koro.
authors.affiliation: Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Chand
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam; D016911:Koro / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D012069:Religion and Psychology