Entomophobia, acarophobia, parasitic dermatophobia or delusional parasitosis
Joint Authors
Mursi, Ayman T. A.
Sabri, Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Tawwab
Fuad, Mahmud A. H.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 42, Issue 2 (31 Aug. 2012), pp.417-430, 14 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2012-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Parasitosis DP is a disorder in which affected individuals has the mistaken but unshakable belief (delusion) that they are infected by insects, spiders, scorpion, ticks, mites, parasitic worms, bacteria, or other living organisms.
As with all delusions, this belief cannot be corrected by reasoning, persuasion, or logical argument.
To avoid them, they may always be cleaning rooms, floors, doors, windows and scratching.
Many affected individuals are quite functional ; for the minority, delusions of parasitic infection may interfere with usual activities.
However, most insects are not harmful to humans and pose no threat, those who suffer with this phobia experience extreme anxiety at the mere thought or sight of an insect.
Most patients consult dermatologists, veterinarians, pest control specialists, or entomologists.
The DP cases are increasing worldwide ; it remains an extremely unrepeatable disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sabri, Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Tawwab& Fuad, Mahmud A. H.& Mursi, Ayman T. A.. 2012. Entomophobia, acarophobia, parasitic dermatophobia or delusional parasitosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 42, no. 2, pp.417-430.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sabri, Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Tawwab…[et al.]. Entomophobia, acarophobia, parasitic dermatophobia or delusional parasitosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 42, no. 2 (Aug. 2012), pp.417-430.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sabri, Abd al-Hamid Abd al-Tawwab& Fuad, Mahmud A. H.& Mursi, Ayman T. A.. Entomophobia, acarophobia, parasitic dermatophobia or delusional parasitosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2012. Vol. 42, no. 2, pp.417-430.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 427-430
Record ID
BIM-347463