Virus, Brain, and Battle: A Family’s PANS Journey
A Canadian family documents their 8-year-old daughter’s abrupt, virus-triggered neuropsychiatric decline, leading to a diagnosis of PANS (pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome). Facing medical skepticism, they pursue evidence-based and experimental treatments—including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and ultimately IVIG—along with cross-border care and insurance hurdles. The story underscores ongoing medical debate, the cost of care, and relentless advocacy by families seeking recognition and access to effective treatment.