A delusional disorder of belief in infestation by insects or other parasites. This FORMICATION is typically accompanied by dermatological manifestation such as PRURITUS that may lead to self-mutilation in order to remove the perceived parasites. It can be either primary or secondary to a somatic or psychiatric condition.

Annotation

note entry terms containing "Ekbom": do not confuse with entry terms for RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME which also contain "Ekbom"

DUI

D063726 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0577070

History note

2014; use Restless Legs Syndrome 2000-2013

Public note

2014; see Restless Legs Syndrome 2000-2013