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Simple febrile seizure — PARA MCQ

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EasyPaediatrics - NeurologySimple febrile seizurePARA

A 2-year-old child has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes during a febrile viral illness. He recovers fully, has no focal signs and no previous neurological history. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Simple febrile seizure

A brief generalised seizure with fever in a young child who recovers fully and has no focal features is a simple febrile seizure.

Reference: NICE CKS: Febrile seizure