Strep infection may prompt a severe reaction in some children, causing their own immune system to attack cells in the brain. What appear to be extreme psychological symptoms result from what is really a physical disorder. The disorder, known as PANDAS, is often misdiagnosed. Experts discuss.
16-39 Segment 1: PANDAS: Dangerous Aftereffects of a Strep Throat
Strep infection may prompt a severe reaction in some children, causing their own immune system to attack cells in the brain.