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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)

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  1. Gujarat Institute of Psychological Sciences & Reseach Center, Ahmedabad, India

    Suhas Doshi & Rajesh Maniar

  2. Department of Psychiatry, Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College & Sheth V.S. General Hospital, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad, 380006, India

    Girish Banwari

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Doshi, S., Maniar, R. & Banwari, G. Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). Indian J Pediatr 82, 480–481 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-014-1641-y

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