Which of the following culture-bound syndromes have features similar to panic attacks?
A) koro
B) ataque de nervios
C) Dhat
D) animus nervosa

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Ataque de nervios is a culture-bound syndrome commonly found in Latin American and Caribbean cultures. The symptoms include rapid heartbeat, palpitations, trembling, sweating, and feelings of impending doom similar to panic attacks. Koro is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia that involves intense fear of genital retraction, and Dhat is a culture-bound syndrome in India that involves the fear of losing semen. Animus nervosa is not a recognized culture-bound syndrome.

Which of the Following Culture-Bound Syndromes Have Features Similar to Panic