Pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder
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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.
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Treatments taken by people with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder
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Prescription Drug
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1
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Prescription Drug
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1
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Prescription Drug
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1
Data from patients with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder
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for pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder (1 evaluation)
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skin sensitivity to sun (photosensitivity)
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1
Perceived effectiveness
for pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder (2 evaluations)
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flu like symptoms
headaches
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2
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for pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder (1 evaluation)
Side effects
generalized weakness (asthenia)
Total evaluations
1
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Data from patients with pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has pediatric infection-triggered autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
- 24 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 12 say PITAND is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 9 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 4 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 14 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 5 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from PITAND patients who have completed their condition history
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