PRINTER'S NO. 1176
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
191
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, EICHELBERGER, FONTANA, FARNESE,
GREENLEAF, BREWSTER, AUMENT, RAFFERTY AND HUGHES,
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating October 9, 2017, as "PANDAS Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders
associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) describes the
appearance of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders
and other symptoms in children following a streptococcal
infection; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms identified with PANDAS include motor and
vocal tics and personality and behavioral changes such as ADHD,
separation anxiety, mood changes, aggression and irritability,
eating disorders, sleep disturbance, enuresis and deterioration
in motor and cognitive abilities; and
WHEREAS, The onset of symptoms is sudden and dramatic; and
WHEREAS, The National Institute of Mental Health is currently
conducting research relating to PANDAS and more effective
treatment options; and
WHEREAS, Current research suggests a possibility that
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