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PANS/PANDAS Pediatric syndromes

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https://nationaldaycalendar.com/pans-pa ... october-9/
PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day | OCTOBER 9

In the United States, nearly 1 in 200 children are diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day on October 9th sets out to increase research, education and support to those affected by the condition.

#PANSPANDASAwarenessDay
Symptoms of PANS and PANDAS come on suddenly following a strep, bacterial or viral infection. The symptoms include:

tics
sudden onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
deterioration in skills
begins refusing foods and become selective in foods they will eat
anxiety
depression
reduced performance at school
sensitive to touch and sound
sleep changes
hyperactivity
uncontrolled movements
Rheumatic pain
PANDAS is often misdiagnosed. The symptoms can diminish or remit. However, relapse occurs increasing in duration and intensity over time. Some causes of relapse include repeated infections and environmental triggers. Early diagnosis can result in long-term remission.

Treatments include antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), and plasmapheresis among other treatments.
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