A 24-year-old woman develops repetitive handwashing rituals and intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the fears are excessive but feels

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A 24-year-old woman develops repetitive handwashing rituals and intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the fears are excessive but feels compelled to repeat the behaviour for hours each day. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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Borderline personality disorder

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Body dysmorphic disorder

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Psychotic depression

Obsessive-compulsive disorder — PARA MCQ

A 24-year-old woman develops repetitive handwashing rituals and intrusive fears of contamination. She recognises the fears are excessive but feels compelled to repeat the behaviour for hours each day. What is the most likely diagnosis?