A patient went to see his physician because of a rash on both hands for three days. He stated that he returned from a trip abroad and was seated next to a patient who was coughing and now he is sure that he has developed leprosy. When the physician examined the patient, he could not find anything wrong other than a fading rash. The physician made note of the patient's statements, and determined that he suffered from

A. hysteria
B. somatic symptom disordersom
C. agoraphobia
D. acrophobia
E. obsessive-compulsive disorder


Answer: B

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