Complex Febrile Seizures
Simple febrile seizures account for approximately 75% of febrile seizure episodes. Other studies recommend a non-selective lumbar puncture policy for febrile children who convulse in resource-poor countries where serious CNS infections are…
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Simple febrile seizures account for approximately 75% of febrile seizure episodes. Other studies recommend a non-selective lumbar puncture policy for febrile children who convulse in resource-poor countries where serious CNS infections are common. In the study setting, complex febrile seizures may represent early OAE. WHO paediatric emergency guidance recommends considering lumbar puncture for febrile children presenting with complex seizures.