What is pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder?
Pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder (PITAND), is characterized by the development of OCD-like symptoms, tics, and neuropsychiatric symptoms after a viral or bacterial infection. It is often grouped with PANS and PANDAS, although the terms may not be interchangeable.
How do members experience pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder*
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Who has pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 18 |
Talk to people with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder
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