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Febrile Convulsions in Anemic Children: A Review

Hassan Tag Elkhatim Mohamed, Ibtisam Khulaif Alruwaili, Maisa Hamad Freaj Alenazi, Ahlam sultan alanazi, Norah Thyap Matar Alenezi

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 392–399 · Published 20 Sep 2021

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i44A32630

Abstract

Febrile convulsions are the most common type of convulsions that affect children aged 6 months to 5 years old. Iron deficiency anemia could be a risk factor for febrile convulsions as was suggested by some studies, for the reason that febrile convulsions is common in children under 5 years and iron deficiency anemia is also more common in children in the same age bracket. The prevalence of febrile convulsions is 2-5% of the total number of children. Studies discussing the association of iron deficiency anemia and febrile convulsions are contradictory. Management of cases is of great importance as there are special guidelines. Prevention is also vital as it plays a role in evading the occurrence of the convulsions.

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