CME Educational Objectives 1. Discuss the classification, epidemiology, and
pathophysiology of febrile seizures in children. 2. Review the evaluation, management, and …

Febrile seizures are the most common form of childhood seizures, affecting 2–5% of all
children and usually appearing between 3 months and 5 years of age. Despite its …

Background Febrile seizures are common in young children. Annual peaks in incidence
mirror increased respiratory virus activity during winter. Limited virological data are available …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the rate of acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) among children who
present with their first complex febrile seizure (CFS). DESIGN AND METHODS: This study …

Febrile seizures are the most frequent of seizure disorders in childhood. Febrile seizures are
most common in children between 6 months and 3 years of age, with a peak incidence at …

In comparison with other diseases, febrile convulsion, despite its excellent prognosis, is a
cause of high anxiety among mothers. The objective of our study was to evaluate the …

Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the risk of intracranial pathology
requiring immediate intervention among children presenting with their first complex febrile …

Background Febrile seizures (FS) and benign convulsions in children with mild
gastroenteritis (CwG) are acute symptomatic seizures, transiently occurring in infants and …

Background: Children with special needs present a challenge to those involved in their care.
Aims: To determine the role of the acute assessment unit for these children. Methods: Case …

Purpose The seasonal distribution patterns of febrile seizures and of respiratory and enteric
viral pathogens are similar. In this study, we analyzed trends in febrile seizures and viral …