An Observation Has Been Made Between Children Presenting with OCD

question 76

Multiple Choice

An observation has been made between children presenting with OCD and tics after a bout of strep throat. The resulting syndrome was called

• A) Strep Throat Acquired Compulsive Disorder (STACD).
• B) Streptococcal Caused Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (SCOCD).
• C) Pediatric Autoimmune Disorder associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS).
• D) Tic Activated by Strep Throat Exemplar (TASTE).

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The aspect of memory where information is stored for extended periods, ranging from hours to decades, and involves the consolidation of experiences for future retrieval.

Identifying Perfume

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A condition resulting from a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1), which can lead to neurological problems and diseases such as beriberi.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

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