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J. H. Ellenberg, MD; Karin B. Nelson, MD

Arch Neurol. 1979;36(4):254.

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In Reply.—

Our recent study investigated the effect of febrile seizures on intelligence in children in whom afebrile seizures did not develop subsequently—that is, 97% of children with febrile seizures—and found there to be no impairment. This result is not challenged by Drs Aicardi and Chevrie.

With respect to the 3% of the children in whom afebrile seizures did develop after febrile, we agree with Drs Aicardi and Chevrie that they demonstrated an increased frequency of mental impairment.^1,2 However, contrary to the statement by Chevrie and Aicardi, it is possible to know beforehand which infants with febrile convulsions are at substantially heightened risk for later afebrile seizures. A small subset of children with febrile seizures (6%)² can be identified who have a high risk of epilepsy and potentially of associated intellectual deficit.

The small subgroup of children with febrile seizures who are at relatively high risk of afebrile seizures . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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