Etiological profile of afebrile seizures in infants in a tertiary care center from southern India

Conclusion: Etiology was deducible in 92% of children. Seizures due to structural etiology, secondary to perinatal insult followed by metabolic and infections, are important causes. Imaging aids are important in etiological diagnosis. Etiological evaluation should be considered in children following first episode of afebrile seizures, especially in developing countries like India.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences - August 19, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Vykuntaraju K Gowda Preeti Kulhalli Naveen Benakappa Asha Benakappa Source Type: research