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American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th ed. text revision, (DSM-5-TR). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2022
Kotagal S. Parasomnias in childhood. Sleep Med Rev. 2009;13:157-168. Abstract
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