Pandas disease

PANDAS isn’t cute. By no means is it cute…at all. In fact, PANDAS is an often-overlooked autoimmune disease that can afflict children who have been infected by streptococcus. Yes, you heard that right. An autoimmune disease caused by the microorganism that causes strep throat. Not so cute. PANDAS is an acronym for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus. This is a condition in which a patient becomes infected with strep, then experiences…

Discover why PANS/PANDAS cases are on the rise. Learn how immune dysfunction, environmental factors, and lack of clinician awareness contribute to the growing prevalence of these neuroinflammatory disorders.

An informative question and answer session held during a symposium on PANDAS and PANS covers a range of audience topics. The YouTube video posted by the

If your child has recently had strep, has stopped eating, has started showing OCD behaviors, or has angry tantrums, then you need to be aware of the possibility for PANDAS

PANDAS disorder is an autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease in response to the strep infection. It has multiple symptoms.

I am not a doctor or a healthcare professional. I'm just a mom of three sweet, smart, and loving little boys. But a few months ago -- almost overnight --

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