Ekbom’s Delusional Parasitosis Related to Pramipexole and Amantadine Use: A Case Report
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Authors
- Helen C. Pervanas
- Laura R. Daly
Institutions
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pharmacy Practice
- Published
- 2026-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08971900261486915
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00