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Epilepsy is one of the most common and disabling neurologic conditions, yet we have an
incomplete understanding of the detailed pathophysiology and, thus, treatment rationale for …

A febrile seizure is a seizure occurring in a child six months to five years of age that is
accompanied by a fever (100.4° F or greater) without central nervous system infection …

Abstract In 2015, the Japanese Society of Child Neurology released new guidelines for the
management of febrile seizures, the first update of such guidelines since 1996. In 1988, the …

Febrile seizures are common, occurring in up to 5% of children in the United States.
Frequently perceived by caregivers as a life‐threatening event, febrile seizures are a …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and recurrence of
febrile convulsion (FC) and risk factors for development of epilepsy in school children …

Importance Febrile seizures occur in 2% to 5% of children between the ages of 3 months
and 5 years. Many affected children experience recurrent febrile seizures. However, little is …

Routine diagnostic testing for simple febrile seizures is being discouraged, and clear
evidence-based guidelines regarding complex febrile seizures are lacking. Thus, clinical …

Objective Febrile seizures are usually benign and are not presented with neurological
manifestation. However, complex febrile seizures are presented with recurrence and might …

Purpose Febrile seizure, the most common type of pediatric convulsive disorder, is a benign
seizure syndrome distinct from epilepsy. However, as epilepsy is also common during …