Delusion infestation: From definition to treatment

P.M.J.H. Kemperman

Delusion infestation: From definition to treatment

P.M.J.H. Kemperman

Research output: PhD Thesis › Phd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Delusional infestation (DI) is a rare but disabling psychiatric disorder in which patients are convinced they are infested with parasites or other (non-)living organisms, despite the absence of medical evidence. The condition causes severe psychological distress, social isolation, and a markedly reduced quality of life. Patients often present to dermatologists, but effective managemen

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Universiteit van Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors	de Rie, Menno, Supervisor Vulink, Nienke, Co-supervisor
Award date	12 Dec 2025
Publication status	Published - 2025

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