Most important risk factor of recurrence of febrile seizure is -
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Family history' Febrile convulsiono Commonest provoked seizureo Between 6 months to 5 yearo Neurologically normal childo Occurs when temp rise abruptlySimple benign febrile convulsiono Fits occur within 24 hour of onset of fever,o Duration less than 10 min.o Usually single per febrile episodeo Generalised type of convulsionAtypical febrile seizureso Presence of family history of epilepsyo Neurodevelopmental retardationo Focal neurological deficit.o Approximately 30-50% of children have recurrent seizureso Factors associated with increased recurrence risk includeAge <12 moLower temperature before seizure onsetA positive family history of febrile seizures, andComplex seizures