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WebMD

Medicine Net: Munchausen Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Authored by doctors, here is a comprehensive look at Munchausen syndrome which includes: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and associations that can provide more information and help.
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Fdia)

For Students 9th - 10th
A form of child abuse, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA) formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy is a factitious disorder. The Cleveland Clinic provides a definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Cleveland Clinic: Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)

For Students 9th - 10th
This syndrome, identified as a type of factitious disorder, is named for Baron von Munchausen, an 18th century German officer. Site provides a full definition, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Munchausen Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
A serious mental disorder, Munchausen syndrome is discussed here: definition, symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, tests and diagnosis, treatments and drugs, and prevention.
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Other

Dr. Marc Feldman: Munchausen Syndrome, Malingering, Factitious Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Feldman treats patients with factitious disorders such as Munchausen syndrome and Munchausen syndrome by proxy. He provides some information on this page and a link to other articles on these disorders that he feels are reliable.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Although uncommon, Munchausen by proxy syndrome is one of the most harmful of child abuses. Authors describe MBPS, the diagnosis and causes as well as the treatment for both parent/caregiver and the child.