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Iron-deficiency anemia as a risk factor for the first simple febrile convulsion

open access: yesMedical Journal of Babylon, 2022
Background: Febrile seizure is the most common convulsive disorder in childhood. The role of iron in the metabolism of neurotransmitters and carrying oxygen to the brain suggests the possibility of a relationship between iron-deficiency anemia and ...
Ahmed K T Al Kenani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Parents’ Anxiety Levels During Febrile Seizure and Epileptic Convulsion [PDF]

open access: yes
Introduction: In childhood, convulsions are common neurological conditions in pediatric emergency service and cause stress in both families and healthcare professionals.
Ayla Akca Çağlar   +5 more
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Evaluation of Serum Sodium Levels in Simple, Multiple and Recurrent Febrile Convulsions [PDF]

open access: yesActa Medica Iranica, 2009
Febrile seizure is the most common form of childhood seizures that occur in 2-5% of them. The purpose of this study was to compare serum sodium level in first simple, multiple and recurrent febrile con-vulsions to answer whether serum sodium levels can ...
Razieh Fallah, Zia Islami
doaj   +1 more source

Leucocytosis in Febrile Seizure

open access: yes, 2011
Introduction: Febrile seizure (FS) is a common condition affecting 2-5% of children. Peripheral blood leucocyte count with its differential is an initial test looking for the cause of fever and high count is usually accounted for the seizure activity ...
UR Aryal, AR Ojha
core   +1 more source

ATP6V0C Is Associated With Febrile Seizures and Epilepsy With Febrile Seizures Plus

open access: yesFrontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2022
PurposeTo identify novel genetic causes of febrile seizures (FS) and epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (EFS+).MethodsWe performed whole-exome sequencing in a cohort of 32 families, in which at least two individuals were affected by FS or EFS+. The probands, their parents, and available family members were recruited to ascertain whether the genetic ...
Yang Tian   +22 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Febrile Seizure in Thalassemic Patients

open access: yes, 2010
ObjectiveFebrile seizure is the most common seizure disorder in children. Its pathophysiology is not fully understood yet; however, some risk factors have been cited for it.
INALOO, Soroor   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Recurrence Risk of Febrile Seizures in Children

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2017
Background: Identifying children with febrile seizure who are at risk for recurrence is important so that special attention can be given to them. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for recurrence of febrile seizures in children.
Jyoti Agrawal   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vaccinations and febrile seizures [PDF]

open access: yesEpilepsia, 2011
SummaryThe occurrence of seizures related to fever results from complex interactions among genetic and environmental factors. The issue of the relationship between vaccination and febrile seizures is complex. It is difficult to identify whether the febrile seizures result from a nonspecific fever caused by vaccination or if these are secondary to an ...
Fernando, Cendes, Raman, Sankar
openaire   +2 more sources

Predictive Factors for Complex Versus Simple Febrile Convulsion In Children

open access: yesDiyala Journal of Medicine, 2018
Background: Febrile seizure has a good prognosis, but may presented with status  epilepticus and may raise the possibility of  acquiring  epilepsy later in life.
Najdat Shukur Mahmood
doaj   +2 more sources

Febrile Seizure in Children Attending a Tertiary Care Centre in Western Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2021
Introduction: Understanding a child with any episode of febrile seizure is important so that special attention could be given. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of febrile seizure in children attending a tertiary centre in western ...
Bandana Shrestha   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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