The symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder that occur after an infection are likely to be the result of autoimmune-associated damage to the

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms that occur after an infection are believed to be related to an autoimmune response where antibodies mistakenly attack parts of the brain. Studies have suggested that such attacks are more likely to occur in the basal ganglia, an area of the brain that is involved in motor control and cognitive processes, and plays a role in the pathophysiology of OCD.

The Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder That Occur After an Infection