title: Epilepsy in tropics: Indian perspective.
abstract: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting 0.5-1% of the population in India. The causes and treatment protocols vary widely. A proper understanding of the causes and treatment strategies is essential for managing this patient group. This article analyzes the common causes of epilepsy in India and provides a brief summary on the available treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Shejoy P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Joshua
authors.forename: Ashok Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Mahapatra
keywords: Epilepsy; India; surgery; tropics
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