Neurobiology of OCD Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most commonly documented obsession in OCD?
A
Obsession with contamination from dirt, germs and viruses
2
Q
What 4 features predict a poorer prognosis in OCD?
A
Early onset
Male gender
Tics
Multiple symptoms
3
Q
Autoantibodies to what brain structure are though to contribute to OCD?
A
basal ganglia
4
Q
What infection is though to contribute to OCD?
A
Beta haemolytic streptococcal
5
Q
What three areas of the brain show increased metabolism and blood flow in OCD?
A
Orbitofrontal cortex
Caudate nucleus
Cingulate cortex
