Acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome treatment possibilities

Dr Nancy Ohara20 Jun, 2023Other

Acute Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (AONS) refers to the sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms in children or adolescents, often following an infection or immune-related trigger. It is characterized by the abrupt appearance of symptoms such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tics, anxiety, irritability, cognitive impairment, and other behavioral changes.