Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews

Journal of Medical - Clinical Research & Reviews

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ISSN: 2639-944X
Research Article

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections

Authors: Mohammad O AL fattani, Asmaa M Al Refaie, Shuruq Hassan Alsulami, Najia Al Hojaili.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-944X.1229


Abstract

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) is a rear disease in pediatric age group which constitute a unique manifestation associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tic disorder in children.

However, this diagnosis has carried a lot of controversies, related mainly to its management. Here we are presenting one case of PANDAS syndrome who was treated successfully with full coarse of antibiotic for 10 days, where all his symptoms disappeared completely in subsequent days including suicidal attempts. PANDAS should be considered in children with neuropsychiatric disorders (tics, obsessive behavior etc.) especially if symptoms associated within a period of infection such as febrile illness or sore throats.

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Citation: Mohammad O AL fattani, Asmaa M Al Refaie, Shuruq Hassan Alsulami, et al. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. 2021; 5(8). DOI: 10.33425/2639-944X.1229
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Sara Badia
Cardiac Surgery Department | Germans Trias University Hospital in Pujol

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