Complex Febrile Seizures

Cross-source consensus on Complex Febrile Seizures from 1 sources and 5 claims.

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Febrile seizures are the most common acute seizures in children globally, affecting 2–7% of individuals before age 5. — Exploring potential pathogenesis mechanisms of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through cerebrospinal fluid analysis of children with complex febrile seizures: a pilot study in Aketi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Simple febrile seizures account for approximately 75% of febrile seizure episodes. — Exploring potential pathogenesis mechanisms of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through cerebrospinal fluid analysis of children with complex febrile seizures: a pilot study in Aketi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO paediatric emergency guidance recommends considering lumbar puncture for febrile children presenting with complex seizures. — Exploring potential pathogenesis mechanisms of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through cerebrospinal fluid analysis of children with complex febrile seizures: a pilot study in Aketi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Other studies recommend a non-selective lumbar puncture policy for febrile children who convulse in resource-poor countries where serious CNS infections are common. — Exploring potential pathogenesis mechanisms of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through cerebrospinal fluid analysis of children with complex febrile seizures: a pilot study in Aketi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
In the study setting, complex febrile seizures may represent early OAE. — Exploring potential pathogenesis mechanisms of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through cerebrospinal fluid analysis of children with complex febrile seizures: a pilot study in Aketi, Democratic Republic of the Congo