What is Pans/pandas Awareness Day?

Nearly 1 in 200 children in the United States are diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndromes (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Related to Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day, October 9th, aims to increase research, education, and assistance to those affected by the disease.

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Following a strep, bacterial, or viral infection, symptoms of PANS and PANDAS appear quickly. These are the signs of:: The symptoms include::