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Are there any genetic diseases that produce positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes amd no: There are some rare disorders such as porphyria that can cause symptoms of psychosis. But, that technically is an "organic psychosis, " not schizophrenia. Others are listed on this website: http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/releases/160428.Php that said, genes and gene mutations that may contribute to the risk of schizophrenia that are under active investigation.

Answered 4/14/2016

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Not really: Schizophrenia is complicated and I am unaware of a y ''disease'' that is causative.

Answered 5/11/2016

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