A common throat infection can rewire children's brains

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Strep throat can lead to Pandas, a condition causing sudden behavioral changes in children.
Pandas symptoms include OCD-like behaviors, motor skill regression, and mood swings.
The condition is rare, affecting about 1 in 11,800 children annually.
Pandas is thought to result from an autoimmune response triggered by strep infections.
Treatments include antibiotics, IVIG, and plasma exchange therapy, but access to care is challenging.
Research continues to explore biomarkers and brain changes associated with Pandas.
Pandas and Pans are recognized by global health authorities, but skepticism remains in some medical communities.

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