PANDAS–The Mysterious Childhood Disorder After a Strep Throat

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Strep infection may prompt a severe reaction in some children, causing their own immune system to attack cells in the brain. What appear to be extreme psychological symptoms result from what is really a physical disorder. The disorder, known as PANDAS, is often misdiagnosed. Experts discuss.

Guests:

J.C. Konecny, former Executive Director, PANDAS Network and parent of PANDAS sufferer Dr. Elizabeth Latimer, Washington DC neurologist

Links for more information:

PANDAS Network – Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders PANDAS Physicians Network