title: Delusional parasitosis in a female treated with mixed amphetamine salts: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Objectives. To explore factors underlying the onset of delusional parasitosis; a condition in which an individual has a fixed, false belief that he/she is infested with insects. Case Description. MJ is a 57-year-old female who presents with symptoms of fatigue and AD/HD. Upon treatment with extended release mixed amphetamine salts, the patient displayed symptoms of delusional parasitosis. After eventual discontinuation of this medication, her delusions resolved. Comments. In order to maintain confidentiality, all identifying information was removed. To this end, please note that MJ is a fictitious name.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Martha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Buscarino
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saal
authors.forename: Joel L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Young