title: Febrile seizures: an overview.
abstract: Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder seen in children and most often occur between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. Febrile seizures are usually self-limited and need no further neurodiagnostic evaluation. Rarely does medication need to be prescribed. For children with prolonged or multiple febrile seizures, diazepam rectal gel (Diastat) is a safe and effective treatment. There are no significant long-term risks associated with febrile seizures.
authors.affiliation: Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, USA.
authors.forename: Donald J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Chadwick
mesh_terms: D000285:Administration, Rectal; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D003294:Seizures, Febrile / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D003975:Diazepam