Longitudinal outcomes of children with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS)

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 637-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Leon ◽  
Rebecca Hommer ◽  
Paul Grant ◽  
Cristan Farmer ◽  
Precilla D’Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychiatric Disorder ◽  
Streptococcal Infections ◽  
Longitudinal Outcomes

Review of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 184-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorder ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Community Health Care ◽  
Streptococcal Infections ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Past ◽  
General Community

Abstract During the past decade, pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) has become the topic of numerous debates, sparking research on its presentation, existence, and treatment. As the awareness of PANDAS has increased among the general community, health care providers have been forced to increase their knowledge of this controversial disease state. This article will review the background information, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and contentious issues related to PANDAS.

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