Neurology · UKMLA & AKT
Febrile convulsion
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise febrile convulsion — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Most common seizure disorder of childhood; affects 2-5% of children in the UK
- Age window: 6 months to 5 years; peak 12-18 months
- Immature brain has lower seizure threshold; fever lowers it further - resolves as brain matures by age 5-6
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