An observation has been made between children presenting with OCD and tics after a bout of strep throat. The resulting syndrome was called

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The correct term for this syndrome is Pediatric Autoimmune Disorder associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS). This term was introduced in 1998 by Dr. Susan Swedo, who observed a link between some cases of childhood OCD and tics and prior infections with streptococcal bacteria. The syndrome is thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response to the streptococcal infection, leading to inflammation in the brain and the onset or exacerbation of neuropsychiatric symptoms.

An Observation Has Been Made Between Children Presenting with OCD