Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections

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.