PANDAS

What nurses need to know

Abstract

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) describes a disorder that develops in children who abruptly develop neurologic abnormalities following a streptococcal infection. The authors discuss what is known about this poorly understood disorder and how nurses can educate and support patients and their families.

In Brief

Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections, known as PANDAS, is a poorly understood disorder. Learn how nurses can educate and support patients and their families.