Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) are clinical syndromes occurring in children which are characterized by the abrupt onset of neurobehavioral symptoms (most often obsessive-compulsive disorder). PANS is the umbrella term for the disorder. When the instigating event is group A streptococcus, the syndrome is referred to as PANDAS. The biologic plausibility for these disorders is provided by the example of acute rheumatic fever which is precipitated by a throat infection with Group A streptococcus. This activity discusses acute rheumatic fever and Sydenham chorea as a model for PANDAS and PANS and reviews the diagnostic criteria and approach to management of these entities.
- Provider:University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
- Activity Link: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/node/50959
- Start Date: 2024-08-29 05:00:00
- End Date: 2024-08-29 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.5 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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