So, you know if you get strep throat, you have to treat it, because if you don't, you can develop some very serious heart problems. Well, about 30 years ago, researchers at the NIH foundation, The same antibodies to strep that attack your heart attack your brain. And they can create new onset ocd, obsessive compulsive disorder in the brain from an infection. Which is why it's important if you have a psychiatric disorder to get the infections assessed. (44:33–44:38)
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