Folie à deux: concept and case report
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https://doi.org/10.25118/2236-918X-7-6-5Keywords:
Folie à deux, induced delirium, diagnosisAbstract
Folie à deux is a rare syndrome in which psychotic symptoms are shared by two or more individuals. The present report describes the case of a male patient, aged 15 years, diagnosed with induced delirium (folie à deux, subtype folie imposée). In addition to the case report, the article describes and classifies folie à deux according to clinical criteria and current diagnostic guidelines (DSM-5 and CID-10), informing health professionals about the diagnostic importance and therapeutic follow-up of this syndrome.
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