An Intriguing Case Of Heroin Induced Delusion Of Parasitosis
- Author:
Navin Nair
;
Tee Chun Keat
;
Sonia Devadas
;
Choo Shell Pinn
;
Eni Rahaiza
;
Bilbir Kaur
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Heroin;
Delusion of Parasitosis;
Olanzapine
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2016;17(1):1-4
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: The objective of this case report is to highlight a rare case of delusion
of parasitosis induced by heroin abuse. Methods: We report a case of a 44-yearold
heroin addict who had the false and unshakeable belief of being infested by
the African botfly. As a result of his belief, he resorted to various methods to rid
himself of the insect such as picking his skin with a knife and burning his skin
with a lighter. Result: He was diagnosed to be suffering from heroin induced
psychotic disorder and was successfully treated with the atypical antipsychotic
olanzapine. Conclusions: Heroin; an opiate which is not commonly known to
cause psychosis was seen to have been the cause of the delusion of parasitosis
suffered by our patient.
- Full text:P020160302024332946400.pdf
