Chelsea worries constantly that her son will be infected with germs when someone touches him.She has developed elaborate handwashing rituals so that she won't infect him,and she will not allow others to hold,talk,or play with him unless she can supervise as they wash their hands with a "special" soap.Chelsea is suffering from

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Chelsea's constant worry about germs, development of elaborate rituals to prevent infection, and difficulty allowing others to interact with her son without controlling the handwashing process all indicate symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Chelsea Worries Constantly That Her Son Will Be Infected with Germs