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PANS/PANDAS-Specific FAQs (Sudden Behavior Changes After Sickness)

For kids who suddenly act very different after a cold or strep.

First tests for PANS/PANDAS?

Diagnosis & Assessment
Diagnostic

Throat swab + strep blood markers (ASO/anti-DNase B), swelling check (CRP/ESR like fever without heat), pee test (for brain-nerve mix-ups).

Top PANS Tests

What It Finds

What Happens If Positive

Strep check/swab

Germ starter

7/10 kids better fast on antibiotics

CRP/ESR

Body swelling

Leads to stronger meds like IVIG

Pee test

Nerve issues

Sign of active flare

Other germs (Mycoplasma, EBV, other viruses, environmental toxins)

Sneaky triggers

Fixes 3/10 tough cases

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