title: The child with febrile seizures.
abstract: Febrile seizures are common in children. They are associated with disease outside of the central nervous system and are usually generalized, brief and self-limited. History and physical examination are usually sufficient to rule out central nervous system disease, and an extensive laboratory work-up is seldom indicated. Prophylaxis with antiseizure medications is only indicated in certain circumstances. The major risk in one febrile seizure is the increased likelihood of another.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Wright
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005334:Fever / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010634:Phenobarbital / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003294:Seizures, Febrile
chemical_list: D003975:Diazepam; D010634:Phenobarbital