After a bout of strep, Bailey Evert began having symptoms of mental illnesses. He exhibited physical tics, feelings of severe anxiety, and signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. He was diagnosed with PANDAS — pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococci. It’s a controversial diagnosis.

Now young Bailey and his family find themselves in the middle of a scientific storm just to get treatment.

Julianne Hill brings us the second part of this story, and picks things up when Bailey’s just 10 years old.

Client: WBEZ

Date: March 9, 2010