What are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)?
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, commonly known as PANDAS, is a condition where children develop sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms such as obsessive-compulsive behaviors or tics following a streptococcal infection. It is thought that antibodies mistakenly attack the brain, leading to these symptoms.