What does the disorder PANDAS mean?

Answer 1

Pediatric Autoimmune Neurological Disorder Associated with Strep

Answer 2

PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. It is a condition in which a streptococcal infection triggers an autoimmune response that affects the brain, leading to sudden onset of symptoms such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and tics in children. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and immunomodulatory therapy.