“This condition can be distressing and even life-changing for a family. Symptoms such as obsessive-compulsive behaviors, tics or anxiety appear very quickly-- seemingly overnight,” said AAP President Ben Hoffman, MD, FAAP. “The guidance in this report provides clarity on where we can go from here to collaborate and support additional research. AAP urges pediatricians to partner with families and work with specialists and multidisciplinary teams to support diagnosis and identify evidence-based options for treatment.”

The cause of PANS is unknown. Without well-established and evidence-based treatments for PANS, physicians acknowledge that it can be challenging for families who seek help.

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