| Age Range |
Varies widely; can occur at any age |
6 months – 6 years (peak at 14-18 months) |
| Trigger |
Multiple triggers (e.g., stress, sleep deprivation) |
Fever >39°C |
| Family History |
Possible, but not strongly linked |
10% risk if a first-degree relative has had febrile seizures |
| Type of Seizure |
Can be generalized or focal |
Usually generalized tonic-clonic |
| Duration |
Varies |
Simple: <15 minutes; Complex: Prolonged or recurrent |
| Associated Symptoms |
May or may not be associated with fever |
Always associated with fever |
| Rule Out Meningitis |
Not typically required |
Must rule out, especially if meningitis is highly suspected |
| Initial Investigation |
EEG, MRI, etc. |
Blood and urine tests |
| Additional Tests |
May include lumbar puncture |
Lumbar puncture only if meningitis is highly suspicious |
| Treatment |
Antiepileptic drugs |
Antipyretics like Paracetamol; benzodiazepines for seizures lasting >5 minutes
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