better name for PANDAS = Alternative Fever Response

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These provide a good overview with basic info, mentions separation anxiety, describes other symptomsDr Trifiletti also saying PANDAS is not a good name given what they now know (not necessarily Strep related) – the better name would be Alternative Fever Response. ====="… Anything that can cause a fever can produce this behavioural syndrome in people. Some of the things that are used to treat fever can treat this condition … Ibuprofen or motrin will improve a child in the acute phase of illness … "Later on talks about possible other causes, apart from Strep: mycoplasma, influenza and similar viruses, mono (epstein bar herpes virus). In other words if Strep test negative it does not mean the child does NOT have PANDAS/AFR.Gastro issues are very common. Treatments: fever treatments, especially ibuprofen. Antibiotics. If not enough test the immune system, if find things wrong – IVIG and similar. http://origin.peg.tv/pegtv_player?id=T00331 & video=44652Btw Trifiletti has just been called to help investigate LeRoy school case where teenagers have developed ticks and seizures. Follow up interview with same guests http://origin.peg.tv/pegtv_player?id=T00331 & video=44654