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9393390

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-12-15
pubmed:abstractText
The worldwide prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is approximately 2% of the general population. Symptoms of OCD include fear of contamination by dirt or germs; constant checking; repetitive, intrusive thoughts of a somatic, aggressive, or sexual nature; extreme slowness; and an inordinate concern with orderliness and symmetry. Differential diagnosis is sometimes complicated by the overlap between OCD and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). The most common complication of OCD is depression. However, while both serotonergic and nonserotonergic antidepressants are effective in treating patients with depression, only serotonergic medications are effective in treating OCD patients. Because OCD patients often attempt to conceal their symptoms, it is incumbent on clinicians to screen for OCD in every mental status examination, since appropriate treatment can often result in improved quality of life.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0160-6689
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
58 Suppl 12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
7-10
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Epidemiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: a world view.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Psychiatry, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't