Continuous prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy is not needed in a child with febrile convulsion with?
Correct Answer: Typical simple Febrile fits
Description: Ans. (c) Typical Simple Febrile fitsRef.: OP Ghai 8th edj556-57* Prolonged anticonvulsant prophylaxis for preventing recurrent febrile convulsions is controversial and no longer recommended for most children.* Antiepileptics such as phenytoin and carbamazepine do not prevent febrile seizures. Phenobarbital prevents recurrent febrile seizures but may also decrease cognitive function in treated children compared with untreated children.
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