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Can penicillin be used to treat pandas or prevent future pandas symptom exacerbations?
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It has been...: Studied to prevent strep infections in children with pandas with really equivocal results.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes w/ mixed results: The key factor in pandas treatment is to realize it is a post-infectious autoimmune d/o that attacks the brain. It is the immune response to strep (or other infectious agents) that activate the immune system and leads to symptoms. Pcn may prevent infection and immune activation; however, that may not be enough. In recurrence, look for carriers in the home or classroom. http://pandasnetwork.org.
Answered 12/9/2013
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