PANDAS is more closely tied to obsessive-compulsive disorder than to anxiety disorders.

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PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections) is a condition that is believed to be triggered by streptococcal infections and results in sudden onset of symptoms such as obsessive-compulsive behavior, tics, and sensory issues in children. While anxiety symptoms can be present in some cases, PANDAS is primarily associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

PANDAS Is More Closely Tied to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Than to Anxiety