An updated review of pandas/pans disease also known as idiopathic autoimmune encephalitis: what the allergist should know

Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), further subcategorized as Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS), is a form of Idiopathic Autoimmune Encephalitis (IAE). Post-streptococcal autoimmunity seen in IAE manifests as various neuropsychiatric symptoms such as obsessive rituals, tics, anxiety, depression, and many others. IAE has clinically heterogeneous phenotypes that make accurate diagnosing difficult, though diagnostic testing such as the Cunningham Panel increases the likelihood of finding effective treatments.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research