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*
Who has pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 7 | |
20s | 6 | |
30s | 6 | |
40s | 5 | |
50s | 4 | |
60s | 0 | |
70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 10 | |
Female | 19 |