PANDAS, is an abbreviation for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. The term is used to describe a subset of children and adolescents who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and/or tic disorders, and in whom symptoms worsen following strep. Infections such as "Strep throat" and Scarlet Fever. Although the exact underlying cause of PANDAS has not been proven, studies suggest that it may be an autoimmune disorder. Since the cause is unclear the main aspect of treatment is to relieve symptoms. To avoid future episodes of PANDAS, it may be helpful to use antibiotics as prophylaxis (prevention) against strep infections.