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FEBRILE SEIZURES:Febrile seizures are defined as seizures which occurring during fever.Febrile seizures are the commonest cause of seizures in childhoodMost common age of presentation is 6 months to 5 yearsOccurs at the sudden rise of core temperature.Recurrence rate is 30-50%Types: typical and atypical febrile seizuresTypical febrile seizureAtypical febrile seizureSingle episode/dayMore than 1 episode/dayDuration:<15 min>15minGeneralized tonic-clonic typePaial seizuresDrugs such as diazepam, clobazam, phenobarbitone can prevent fuher attacks, but not eliminate the risk completely.Febrile seizures - no postictal neurological deficit and EEG is normal.Most common seizures in childhood- FEBRILE SEIZURESMost common neonatal seizures - SUBTLE SEIZURES.
Male children are more prone
Occurs with sudden rise in temperature
Manifests with paial seizures
Phenobarbitone prevents fuher attacks
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