One of the more contentious
topics in the professional literature concerns the
possible relationship between group A
beta-hemolytic streptococci ("strep") infections
and acute-onset of, or worsening of, Tourette's
Syndrome (TS) and/or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(OCD) in children.
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CONTENTS
Overview
of
"PANDAS" Leslie
E. Packer, PhD, 1998 (last updated January 2009) Introduction
and controversy
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If you have a child with OCD
and/or tics and you want to find out more about the
NIMH research to see if your child is eligible,
consult their research
protocol page to see if any studies are actively recruiting participants.
