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Pediatrics Febrile seizures 1bb44819

A 3 year old child presents with a history of 1 episode of GTCS lasting for 3-4 minutes, 6 hours ago, accompanied fever of 102degF and mild coryza. On examination, the child is conscious and ale, hemodynamically stable and has no meningeal signs. Which of the following is true about child's condition?

A
Antiepileptics should be staed and given for at least 2 years
B
Intermittent prophylaxis with Clobazam is recommended
C
Lumbar puncture and CSF study should be done
D
Paracetamol will decrease the recurrence risk of seizures
High-Yield Explanation
This is a case of Febrile Seizure - Seizure + Significant fever (>100.4degF) without any evidence of CNS infection in the age group of 6 months -5 years. 2 types: Simple Complex Generalized Focal <15 min 15min or longer Single episode in 24 hrs Frequent episode So as a pa of treatment:- Intermittent prophylaxis with Clobazam is recommended Long term antiepileptic treatment is of no use in Simple febrile seizure.

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