Simpson Lindsay, Baier Marjorie
DePaul Health Center, Bridgeton, MO, USA.
J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2009 Aug;47(8):36-41. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20090706-03.
Whether Morgellons disease is a delusional disorder or even a disease has been a mystery for more than 300 years. Symptoms of Morgellons include crawling and stinging sensations, feeling of "bugs" and/or fiber-like material beneath the skin, disabling fatigue, and memory loss. The cause, transmission, and treatment are unknown. Research about Morgellons is staggeringly sparse and limited in scope. However, in recent years, discussion about Morgellons has become more common because of the Internet and online support groups. Mental health professionals and the general public need to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and treatment of this disease. Focusing on the disease and listening to patients can make a difference in the way health care professionals provide the best possible care for people with Morgellons.
300多年来，莫吉隆斯症究竟是一种妄想症还是一种疾病一直是个谜。莫吉隆斯症的症状包括有爬行和刺痛感、感觉皮肤下有“虫子”和/或纤维状物质、使人衰弱的疲劳以及记忆力丧失。其病因、传播途径和治疗方法均不明确。关于莫吉隆斯症的研究极其稀少，且范围有限。然而，近年来，由于互联网和在线支持小组，关于莫吉隆斯症的讨论变得更加普遍。心理健康专业人员和普通公众需要了解这种疾病的体征、症状和治疗方法。关注这种疾病并倾听患者的声音，能够让医疗保健专业人员为患有莫吉隆斯症的患者提供尽可能最佳护理的方式有所不同。
