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Folie a deux

Review of the literature since 1900, and case report

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    A case of folie à deux is presented.

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    A summary of the literature since 1900 is tabulated.

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    An attempt is made to classify all such cases as folie imposée.

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    The fundamental requisites for the development of folie à deux are outlined, with emphasis on the aggressor-recipient concept.

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    A liberal view toward the definitional concept of folie à deux is advocated.

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Brussel, J.A. Folie a deux. Psych Quar 12, 331–340 (1938). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01566194

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