Most impoant risk factor of recurrence of febrile seizure is ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Family history Febrile convulsion :? Commonest provoked seizure Between 6 months to 5 year Neurologically normal child Occurs when temp rise abruptly Simple benign febrile convulsion Fits occur within 24 hour of onset of fever. Duration less than 10 min. Usually single per febrile episode Generalised type of convulsion Atypical febrile seizures Presence of family history of epilepsy Neurodevelopmental retardation Focal neurological deficit. Approximately 30-50% of children have recurrent seizures Factors associated with increased recurrence risk include Age <12 mo Lower temperature before seizure onset A positive family history of febrile seizures, and Complex seizures
Age of onset < 2 years
Family history
Seizure at time of fever peak
Long prolonged fever prior to seizureBaby