Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)

 

Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and PANDAS are conditions that are characterized by a sudden and severe onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or restrictive eating disorder in children before puberty. PANS and PANDAS are also often associated with noticeable changes in mood, behavior, and sensory and motor function in children. PANS may be triggered by various infections, immune system issues, or environmental factors. PANDAS is a subtype of PANS and is specifically associated with an infection from streptococcal (strep) bacteria—such as strep throat or scarlet fever.

PANDAS Physicians Network

Practitioner directory 

Becky L. Andrews, RN, CORLN

Michael Armstrong, MD 

Eboni Cornish, MD

Rebecca Fox, MD

David Jaffe, MD

Dianne McNeill, MD, FAAP

Amy Meadors, FNP, CORLN

Kavian Milani, MD 

Parna Prajapati, MD, MPH

Parna Prajapati, MD, MPH

EmiLeigh Whitehouse, LPC, Doctoral Candidate (PhD)

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