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All of the following factors are associated with a substantially greater risk of developing epilepsy after febrile seizures, except:

A
Complex Febrile seizures
B
Early age of onset
C
Developmental abnormalities
D
Positive family History of Epilepsy
High-Yield Explanation
Factors increasing risk of epilepsy after febrile seizures include family history of epilepsy, a typical seizures/complex nature of seizures and presence of a neurodevelopmental abnormality. Early age on onset increases the risk of recurrence of febrile convulsions. Ref: Febrile Seizures By Tallie Z. Baram, Shlomo Shinnar, Page 63; Essential of Pediatrics By O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Page 509

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