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Enuresis as a presentation of Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS)

Poster: Enuresis as a presentation of Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS)

Author: Ying Xin Wong, Ubhi Tim

Presented: The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Annual Meeting, March 2023.

  • Out of the total cohort of 109 children, 56 patients (51%) had enuresis as a presenting symptom alongside their PANDAS symptoms.
  • Enuresis is a common presentation of children with PANDAS (observed in 51% of cases). Early recognition of enuresis is important in promptly identifying PANDAS cases allowing prompt investigation and treatment.