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Vampirism and schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Brendan D Kelly ,
Zainab Abood  and
David Shanley
Brendan D Kelly
Affiliation:
Jonathan Swift Clinic, St. James's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
Zainab Abood
Affiliation:
St. Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
David Shanley
Affiliation:
St. Patrick's Hospital, James's Street, Jonathan Swift Clinic, St. James's Hospital, James's Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
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Abstract

A case of schizophrenia with vampiric delusions is described. The relevant classical and contemporary literature is reviewed, both in relation to clinical vampirism and the relationship between vampirism and schizophrenia. In patients with vampiric delusions, the possibility of future vampiric behaviour should be considered, and appropriate treatment initiated.

Keywords

VampirismSchizophreniaBlood

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Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 16 , Issue 3 , September 1999 , pp. 114 - 115
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1999

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