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Determinants of Febrile Convulsion among Children

Ramesh K.** , Ajay Bachalapur* , Ramesh K.**

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Pediatric Education and Research 4(2):p 85-88, May-Aug 2016. | DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/per.2321.1644.4216.7

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  Introduction: The sources of infection in children with FC are varied and include upper respiratory tract infections, otitis media, pneumonia, influenza­like diseases, gastroenteritis, and urinary tract infection (UTI) that may present as simple cystitis or pyelonephritis. Methodology: The data was collected from parents/ guardian of children of age group 6 months to 5 years coming to pediatric emergency ward of VIMS, Bellary with Febrile Seizures. Results: In this study Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) and urinary tract infection (UTI) is more common among children of age group 6­12 months as a cause for febrile seizure as compared to other age groups. Conclusion: Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more common in age group 49­60months as a cause for febrile seizure.

Keywords: Urinary Tract Infection; LRTI; Febrile Seizures.

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