Tag: PANDAS

  • What’s the big deal if I miss strep throat?

    What’s the big deal if I miss strep throat?

    Therese Canares, MD, MBA

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    TL;DR Untreated strep throat can lead to serious complications like tonsil abscesses, rheumatic fever (a dangerous and sometimes irreversible heart and joint disease), kidney injury, severe blood stream infections, and neurological issues like Sydenham chorea or PANDAS. While strep may sometimes clear up on its own, the risks of not treating it are serious—so prompt… Read more