Title

Status of Vitamin D in Children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)

Authors

Gabriel Delgado '22, Illinois Mathematics and Science AcademyFollow

Document Type

Conference Paper/Presentation

Conference

Presented at the 2022 American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific meeting

Publication Date

2-2022

Advisor(s)

R.C. Kaufman, MD; Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma / SWIA Clinical Research

D.D. Siri, PhD; Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma / SWIA Clinical Research

Course Name

IMSA Business Mentorship Program

Abstract

Numerous studies have indicated an association between vitamin D deficiency and the immune dysregulation and the pathogenesis of autoimmunity. An increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has been demonstrated in several pediatric autoimmune diseases, including autoimmune thyroid disease and Type-1 diabetes mellitus. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children with PANS, an autoimmune disorder characterized by abrupt-onset neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Recommended Citation

Delgado, G. (2022). Status of Vitamin D in Children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS).
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