Early autoimmune diseases, early strep infections, and changes in the brain caused by infections may predispose a person to develop which of the following anxiety disorders?

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Early autoimmune diseases and strep infections have been linked to the development of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS), which is characterized by sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, tics, and anxiety. Changes in the brain caused by infections may also contribute to the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder is more commonly linked to trauma and stress, while schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have different etiologies.

Early Autoimmune Diseases, Early Strep Infections, and Changes in the Brain