Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcal infections (medical condition)

A rare disorder characterized by the association of a tic disorder or OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) with a streptococcal infection and neuropsychiatric symptoms. The symptoms can start suddenly and recovery is slow with frequent relapses. It is believed that the infection affects a part of the brain that is involved with movement. See also PANDAS