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Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders after streptococcus infection

Baljeet Maini1, Manish Bathla, Gurdeep S Dhanjal

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|February 2, 2013
PubMed

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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infection (PANDAS) can present with sudden tics or OCD symptoms. Prompt consideration of recent streptococcal infections is key for effective PANDAS treatment and symptom remission.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infection (PANDAS) is a recently recognized clinical entity.
  • PANDAS involves neuropsychiatric symptoms in children potentially triggered by streptococcal infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of PANDAS.
  • To highlight the association between streptococcal infection and PANDAS onset.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Clinical observation of symptom progression and remission.
  • Review of patient history for recent infections.

Main Results:

  • A pediatric case of PANDAS is presented.
  • The patient experienced symptom remission within one month of treatment.
  • A recent Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection preceded the symptom onset.

Conclusions:

  • Recent Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection should be considered in children with sudden-onset tics or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
  • Early identification of streptococcal triggers is crucial for managing PANDAS.
  • PANDAS can be a treatable condition with appropriate medical intervention.

Keywords:
PANDASobsessive compulsive disordertic disorder

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