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BENTON, Ark. — A central Arkansas family is using tragedy to bring awareness to an under-the-radar disease with devastating consequences.

PANS and PANDAS are acronyms for two types of autoimmune responses triggered by a virus or bacterial infection. The field of study is relatively new and doctors are working to learn more about the full impact.[/blockquote]

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