Predictors of recurrent febrile seizures - A prospective cohort study
Predictors of recurrent febrile seizures - A prospective cohort study
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DOI:
10.1001/archpedi.1997.02170410045006
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发表时间:
1997-04-01
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Hauser, AW
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作者:
Berg, AT;Shinnar, S;Hauser, AW
Objectives: To define the risk and identify predictors of single and multiple recurrent febrile seizures.Methods: Children (n=428) with first febrile seizures were prospectively identified and followed for 2 or more years. Parents were interviewed soon after their children's first febrile seizure and were called every 3 months to ascertain recurrent febrile seizures. Medical records of first and recurrent seizures were reviewed for additional information.Results: A total of 136 children (31.8%) experienced recurrent seizures: 73 (17.1%) had only 1 recurrence, 38 (8.9%) had 2 recurrences, and 25 (5.8%) had 3 or more recurrences. Young age at onset, a history of febrile seizures in a first-degree relative, low degree of fever while in the emergency department, and a brief duration between the onset of fever and the initial seizure were strong independent predictors of recurrent febrile seizures. With these 4 factors combined, it is possible to define groups of children having very high and very low probabilities of having any recurrences (>70% vs 60% vs