Febrile seizures occur in∼ 4% of children. After a first febrile seizure, the risk of recurrence
is∼ 40%, but excellent studies document that febrile seizures do not cause brain damage or …

Assessment of treatment strategies in febrile seizures should be based on short-and long-
term outcomes, with and without acute, intermittent, or chronic medical intervention, as well …

Recent epidemiologic data indicate that the vast majority of children with febrile seizures
have a normal long‐term outcome. A precise knowledge of the short‐and long‐term …

Major cohort studies document that the long-term prognosis for most children with febrile
convulsions (FC) is excellent. The 2 main treatment alternatives so far have been long-term …

Overview. Simple febrile seizures that occur in children ages 6 months to 5 years are
common events with few adverse outcomes. Those who advocate therapy for this disorder …

Febrile seizures are the most common seizures in childhood and, like all seizures, can be
frightening to witness. Therefore, it is not surprising that febrile seizures have been the focus …

Epidemiological data indicate that the long-term prognosis in the vast majority of children
with febrile seizures is good. Three main problems are important for the treatment: febrile …

Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder seen in children and most often
occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Febrile seizures are usually self-limited …

Objective Febrile seizure is the most common neurologic problem in children between 3
months to 5 years old. Two to five percent of children aged less than five yr old will …

Febrile seizures are the most frequent neurologic disorders during childhood. The
pathogenesis is not clear even today. Viral infections of the upper airways, exanthema …