Morgellons disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Morgellons
gptkbp:associatedWith delusional parasitosis
gptkbp:characterizedBy skin lesions
sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on the skin
fibers or threads emerging from skin
gptkbp:classifiedByCDC unexplained dermopathy
gptkbp:controversy disputed medical legitimacy
gptkbp:debatedBy organic vs psychiatric origin
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Mary_Leitao
gptkbp:firstDescribed 2002
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morgellons disease
gptkbp:mediaCoverage widespread
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkb:American_Medical_Association
gptkbp:reportsTo gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkbp:studiedIn peer-reviewed journals
gptkbp:symptom memory loss
skin ulcers
fatigue
joint pain
itching
cognitive difficulties
gptkbp:treatment antibiotics
cognitive behavioral therapy
antipsychotic medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Morgellons_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5