Doctors Say Strep Can Trigger Rare Behavioral Disorders in Children – CBS TN
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View the story hereIt’s strep throat season, and while many children are treated for the infection and suffer no problems, strep can trigger rare behavioral disorders in some unlucky kids, CBS reports.
For some, strep can cause disorders such as severe tantrums, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and even tics. These rare complications are caused by an immune system that attacks the strep bacteria and the child’s brain.
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Rare Condition Triggers Behavioral Disorders In Cases Of Strep Throat – CBS NY
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View the story hereNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s that time of year again. Not the holidays, but strep throat season.
It’s a common and painful infection for young kids that’s usually cured by antibiotics. But for a few children, strep can trigger bizarre behavioral disorders such as severe tantrums, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and even tics.
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