Prevalence of Neurological Soft Signs at Presentation in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

We found a high prevalence of NSS-BG in patients with PANS and an association between NSS-BG and disease severity that is not attributable to younger age. PANS may have a unique NSS-BG profile, suggesting that targeted neurological exams may support PANS diagnosis.