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Time interval between acute and persistent psychotic disease is -

A
1 week
B
2 week
C
3 week
D
1 months
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., 1 monthso If symtoms are for less than 1 months, it is transient psychotic disorder and if there are for more than 1 months, it is persistent psychotic disorder (persistent delusional disorder).Note:- Diagnosic criteria for delusional disorder (Persistent delusion disorder) has different durations in DSM IV and ICD-10 :-According to DSM IV, symptoms (Non bizzare delusion) should be for > 1 months.According to ICD-10, Symptoms should be for > 3 months.

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