The 20 Best Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections Doctors Near Me in sandwich, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 1 doctor with experience in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections near sandwich, IL. Of these, 1 are Experienced.

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    1310 N Main St Ste 100, 
    Sandwich, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    815-758-0000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
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    Ibrahim Alghafeer is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Sandwich, Illinois. Dr. Alghafeer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Microscopic Polyangiitis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Alghafeer is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections?

    Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus infections (PANDAS) is a neurological and psychiatric condition in which symptoms are brought on or worsened by a Streptococcal (strep) infection. PANDAS is a subtype of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). The main neuropsyciatric symptoms are the presence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or tics (uncontrolled, sudden, repetitive movements or sounds), which are severe enough to interfere the ability to function. After the initial strep infection, subsequent flares can be associated with other infectious or environmental triggers. The underlying cause of PANDAS is unclear, but studies suggest that a strep infection causes an abnormal immune response resulting in neuropsychiatric symptoms.

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