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Is obsessive-compulsive disorder an autoimmune disease?

P D Arnold1, M A Richter

  • 1Neurogenetics Section, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto, Ont.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) may cause abrupt OCD or tic symptoms in children. Autoimmune responses to streptococcal infections are a potential cause, with D8/17 antibodies possibly indicating susceptibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychiatry
  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder with a suspected genetic basis.
  • Environmental factors interacting with genetic susceptibility are increasingly investigated.
  • A potential link between streptococcal infections and childhood OCD/tic disorders is emerging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of streptococcal infections in the development of OCD in children.
  • To describe pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS).
  • To identify potential biomarkers and treatment strategies for PANDAS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on streptococcal infections and neuropsychiatric disorders in children.

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  • Analysis of neuroimaging studies showing basal ganglia changes in affected children.
  • Investigation of antibody markers (e.g., D8/17) for susceptibility.

    • Main Results:

    • PANDAS describes children with abrupt OCD/tic onset post-streptococcal infection.
    • Proposed mechanism involves autoimmune cross-reaction with basal ganglia.
    • Elevated D8/17 antibodies may indicate PANDAS susceptibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Streptococcal infections may trigger OCD in susceptible children via autoimmune mechanisms.
    • Understanding this link is crucial for developing effective treatments and prevention strategies.
    • Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy shows promise for selected PANDAS cases.