Ekbom syndrome: delusional conviction of parasitic infestation

Ekbom syndrome is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder featuring unshakeable conviction of infestation by non-existent parasites.

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Patients exhibit genuine skin symptoms from compulsive scratching, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

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