Is Morgellons Disease Contagious?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it is unknown if Morgellons disease is contagious and it's unknown what causes the disease. Research is continuing to discover more about this condition.
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History
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Morgellons disease was first described in 2001 as a condition that manifests with sores and fibers that poke out them. The condition is described as including muscle and joint pain, fatigue and neurological symptoms.
Symptoms
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Morgellons' primary symptom is a fixed belief that fibers are coming out the skin. The spectrum of symptoms include the sensation of bugs crawling on the skin, extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and rashes.
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Theories/Speculation
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Some clinicians regard Morgellons disease as a new name for an old disorder--delusional parasitosis. In this condition patients hold a firm belief that they are infected with parasites and may experience the feeling of bugs crawling under the skin.
Treatment
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Delusional parasitosis is treated with antipsychotic medications. There is no definitive treatment for Morgellons disease.
Considerations
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Research continues into Morgellons disease to discover whether it is a new disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has begun a study to learn more about this disease. Presently, the condition remains a mystery. Appropriate and safe treatment should be sought from a health care provider.
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