True about febrile convulsions is –
Correct Answer: Recurrent in nature
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Recurrent in nature Febrile seizures o Febrile convulsions are the commonest cause of seizures during early childhood. o Febrile seizures are defined as seizures which occur during fever. o Mostly occurs between 6 months to 5 years. o The convulsions are not related to degree of temprature rise but are frequent if temprature rises abruptly. o Spontaneous remntission occurs with no postictal neurological deficit and EEG changes few days after the seizure is normal. o Recurrent febrile seizures occur in 30-50% of cases. o More than 90% of febrile seizures are generalized. o Acute respiratory illness are most commonly associated with febrile seizures.
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