Febrile convulsions in a national cohort followed up from birth. I--Prevalence and recurrence in the first five years of life. Issue 6478 (4th May 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Verity, C M; Butler, N R; Golding, J
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 290:Issue 6478(1985)
• Page Start: 1307
• Page End: 1310
• Publication Date: 1985-05-04
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.290.6478.1307
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Of 13 135 children followed up from birth to the age of 5 years, 303 (2.3%) had febrile convulsions. Prior neurological abnormality had been noted in 13. Of the 290 remaining children, 57 (20%) presented with a complex convulsion, and 103 children (35%) went on to have further febrile convulsions. The risk of further febrile convulsions varied with the age at first convulsion and the presence of a history of convulsive disorders in relatives. There were no significant differences between the sexes.