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Possible Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections ( PANDAS ) Presenting in Late Adolescence and Early Adulthood: A Case Series

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: PANDAS-like syndromes may rarely occur beyond childhood. Although these patients may meet criteria for PANS, recognizing a possible streptococcal-triggered subgroup remains important for diagnosis, future biomarker discovery, and refinement of disease classification. Clinicians should consider post-infectious autoimmune neuropsychiatric syndromes in older patients with abrupt-onset OCD or tics following pharyngeal illness.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73768

Authors: Tariq A. Madani, Fahd S. Alsallum, Ola H. Abudaowd, Salman T. Madani

Institutions: King Abdulaziz University, King Abdul Aziz University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820