| Factitious fever and self-induced infection: a report of 32 cases and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 443658 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We review in detail the syndromes of factitious fever and self-induced infection, with discussion of 32 cases studied at the National Institutes of Health and the extensive English language literature. In addition, we describe the nature of the underlying psychiatric illnesses and present guidelines for the diagnosis and management of these patients. |
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Authors:
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R P Aduan; A S Fauci; D C Dale; J H Herzberg; S M Wolff |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of internal medicine Volume: 90 ISSN: 0003-4819 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 1979 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-07-16 Completed Date: 1979-07-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372351 Medline TA: Ann Intern Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 230-42 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Bacteria Bacterial Infections / etiology*, psychology Child Female Fever / diagnosis* Fever of Unknown Origin / chemically induced, diagnosis*, etiology, psychology Humans Injections Male Malingering* Mental Disorders / complications, diagnosis* Munchausen Syndrome / diagnosis* Personality Disorders / complications, diagnosis Phenolphthaleins / adverse effects Recurrence |
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0/Phenolphthaleins |
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