PANDAS are associated with which of the following infection?: (A) Pseudomonas, (B) Streptococcus, (C) Staphylococcus, (D) Neisseria
Answer is B. PANDAS is sho for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. A child may be diagnosed with PANDAS when: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorder, or both suddenly appear following a streptococcal (strep) infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition