A 25-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands due to intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the behaviour is excessive but

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A 25-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands due to intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the behaviour is excessive but feels intense anxiety if she resists. Function at work is impaired. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Delusional disorder

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Body dysmorphic disorder

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Illness anxiety disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 25-year-old woman spends 3 hours daily washing her hands due to intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the behaviour is excessive but feels intense anxiety if she resists. Function at work is impaired. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?