Keywords

group A Streptococcal infection, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PANS anorexia, pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS), pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), Sydenham chorea, tic disorders

Authors

1. Heavey, Elizabeth PhD, RN, CNM
2. Peterson, Kathleen PhD, RN, PCPNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) can be caused by infectious and noninfectious triggers. NPs can help children with PANS recover from their symptoms and prevent future recurrences by appropriately screening, recognizing, and diagnosing the clinical presentation of PANS. PANS treatment includes pharmacologic therapies as well as cognitive behavioral therapy.