Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences

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Determinants for recurrence of febrile seizures in tertiary care hospital

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Original Article

Author Details : Kavita Choudhary, Madhu Mathur, Priya Marwah*

Volume : 13, Issue : 1, Year : 2023

Article Page : 56-59

https://10.18231/j.pjms.2023.012

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Abstract

Aim: The present study has been carried out to determine the risk factors associated with recurrent febrile seizures.
Materials and Methods: Thestudy was a hospital based prospective observational study. Risk of factors was evaluated on basis of cumulative analysis of clinical profile of all cases. Every child was followed up for one year.
Results: In our study recurrence was seen in 34 (55.7%) subjects. Factors like age less than 1 year at first episode of febrile seizure, fever duration <24> Conclusion: The quality of family life can be adversely affected by recurrent febrile seizures and can result in exaggeration of fear and anxiety in parents which further needs to be handled with proper education and counseling regarding febrile seizures.
Clinical Significance : Identification of the risk factors for recurrence helps to counsel the parents and to address their anxiety during later possible episodes.
 

Keywords: Febrile seizure, Recurrence, Fever duration

How to cite : Choudhary K, Mathur M, Marwah P, Determinants for recurrence of febrile seizures in tertiary care hospital. Panacea J Med Sci 2023;13(1):56-59

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