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February 12, 2021

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PANDAS and Lyme Disease in Children: A Pediatric Case Study

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PANDAS and Lyme Disease in Children: A Pediatric Case Study Updated March 2026 PANDAS and Lyme disease can produce similar neuropsychiatric symptoms in children. In this case report, a 7-year-old girl developed severe behavioral and cognitive changes after visiting a tick-endemic region. She was initially diagnosed with Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections […]

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Is Doxycycline Safe for Children With Lyme Disease?

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Doxycycline for Children With Lyme Disease: Pros and Cons Doxycycline is commonly used to treat Lyme disease in adults, but its use in young children remains controversial. Physicians must weigh the benefits of doxycycline against the potential risk of permanent tooth staining associated with tetracycline antibiotics. Several recent studies and updated pediatric guidelines have reexamined

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