Examining possible root causes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Psychology Times by Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D.
Key points
OCD can be rooted in immune response.
OCD can be triggered by infections that trigger PANS/PANDAS.
OCD can be linked to systemic autoimmune diseases with potential brain involvement.
Immunotherapy in patients with clear autoimmune causes can lead to an improvement in prognosis.
Gabriella True
