Morgellons syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Morgellons_disease
gptkbp:associatedWith delusional parasitosis
gptkbp:CDCStudyConclusion no infectious or environmental cause found
gptkbp:CDCStudyYear 2012
gptkbp:characterizedBy skin lesions
sensation of crawling, biting, and stinging on the skin
fibers or threads emerging from the skin
gptkbp:controversy disputed medical legitimacy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 2002
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Morgellons syndrome
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:Mary_Leitao
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkb:American_Medical_Association
gptkbp:studiedBy gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
joint pain
itching
gptkbp:treatment antipsychotic medication
psychological counseling
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Joni_Mitchell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4