Infections often feel like the villains of the PANS/PANDAS story. However, infections are not just the final straw but often part of a layered problem with PANS/PANDAS. For many children, chronic conditions like Lyme disease, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, or Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) lie beneath the surface, while acute infections like strep or COVID-19 act as tipping points, pushing their system into a full-blown flare. Treating infections with herbs not only eliminates pathogens—they also support the body’s ability to recover, restore balance, and build resilience.
You can think of these herbs to treat infections at three junctures:
- Acute flares– When your child’s symptoms suddenly worsen due to an infection.
- Prophylaxis– Building resilience to reduce the frequency and intensity of infections.
- Latent Infections– Identifying and addressing deeper, chronic infections that may be the root cause or part of the root cause of your child’s condition.
Click below to dive deeper into specific infections and the herbs that support healing.