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What is the most likely cause of the seizure? What else may have caused it?
  • What is the most likely cause of the seizure?
  • What else may have caused it?
  • Febrile convulsions are common but terrifying; parents often report that they think their child is going to die. What things are important to tell them in order to reassure them?

If any of you have personal experience of a child having a febrile convulsion it would be good for you to share this with the group.

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