What is PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) Syndrome? and How is PANDAS Syndrome Diagnosed?
PANDAS, which stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, is a rare but complex medical condition that primarily affects children [1]. This syndrome is characterized by the sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms following a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat. In this blog post, we will delve into what PANDAS syndrome is […]
Strep A: Is It a Rising Global Threat? How to Use the Strep A Test Kit?
Strep A: Is It a Rising Global Threat? How to Use the Strep A Test Kit? Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is responsible for various infections associated with benign to life-threatening diseases around the world. Although Streptococcus A most commonly causes self-limiting diseases such as strep throat and mild pharyngitis, invasive group A strep (iGAS) infections […]
What is Streptococcus A (Strep A)? How Does the Strep a Test Kit Work?
What is Streptococcus A (Strep A)? How Does the Strep a Test Kit Work? The recent upsurge in Strep A infections has caused significant concern following several deaths among children in the UK. The latest data by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) demonstrates that at least 19 children have died from a severe form […]
