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Persistent Delusional Disorder is a psychotic disorder characterized by one or more delusions that persist for at least 1 month. Unlike schizophrenia, prominent hallucinations, disorganized speech, or negative symptoms are absent. It is classified as “Delusional Disorder” in DSM-5 and has six subtypes. Clinical Features 1. Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5) One or more fixed delusions lasting at least 1 month. Criteria for schizophrenia (Criterion A) are not met (hallucinations are absent or minimal).