PANDAS
INTRODUCTION

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview of "PANDAS"
Leslie E. Packer, PhD, revised 2004
Introduction and controversy

Childhood-Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tic Disorders: Case Report and Literature Review (PDF File)
Lisa A. Snider, M.D. and Susan E. Swedo, M.D., 2003
Full-text article from the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology

Links
Links to research articles and other articles on PANDAS

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT IT

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.

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