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Pervasive refusal syndrome(PRS) is the name allotted to a disorder in which children have abandoned their involvement in all phases of their life. It's characterised by refusal to eat, drink, talk, walk or self-care, and a firm resistance to treatment [1] . PRS is very rare and its cause is unclear, but its severity makes it life-threatening. The disorder usually begins with a 'virus', or the child having a 'pain', that results in the need for consulting a doctor or going to the hospital, even though no substantial cause can be found. PRS starts slowly, but the child then worsens quickly becoming reluctant or not capable to do anything for themselves [1] . They originally refuse to accept others caring for them, or helping them eat, and are very depressed and distraught. It is not guaranteed that recovery will take place, and it is a lengthy and complex process, involving specialist medical care [1] . Nevertheless, once the patient is healthy, relapse is very infrequent.