PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome)
PANS is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response which results in an inflammation of a child’s brain.
PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)
PANDAS is a subset of PANS. Similarly, it is a neuropsychiatric condition which is triggered by a misdirected immune response to a Streptococcal infection which results in an inflammation of a child’s brain.
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Medical Guidance links:
PANS PANDAS Working Group Statement – https://www.panspandasuk.org/working-group-statement
International Guidelines – https://www.panspandasuk.org/international-guidelines