How Strep Throat May Lead to a Severe Psychiatric Disorder in Children
The condition known as PANDAS is characterized by sudden and extreme behavior, including outbursts of anger and violence.
By Don Rauf
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ABC News
July 20, 2018
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, most commonly associated with sore throat in children. In most cases, it can be effectively treated with antibiotics. But strep can also lead to serious psychological and neurological complications known as pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or PANDAS.
A report on ABC’s news magazine 20/20 that aired Friday profiles three families coping with the devastating effects of PANDAS.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/strep-throat/how-strep-throat-may-lead-severe-psychiatric-disorder-children/
