Q Our 8-year-old son got sick with strep throat and had to miss a family camping trip. When my sister called to check on him, she asked me if I knew strep throat can cause obsessive-compulsive ...

Dear Doctors: I was surprised when reading one of your columns about obsessive-compulsive disorder that you didn't talk about the connection to strep throat. My daughter developed OCD symptoms this ...

A primary school-going boy, usually cheerful and full of energy, suddenly became consumed by a fear of germs. His hands, dry and rough due to excessive washing, showcases the marks of an obsession ...