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Review
. 2007 Apr 7;4(2):110-4.
doi: 10.7150/ijms.4.110.

Childhood febrile seizures: overview and implications

Tonia Jones  1 , Steven J Jacobsen
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Review

Childhood febrile seizures: overview and implications

Tonia Jones et al. Int J Med Sci. .

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the latest knowledge and understanding of childhood febrile seizures. This review also discusses childhood febrile seizure occurrence, health services utilization and treatment costs. Parental reactions associated with its occurrence and how healthcare providers can assist parents with dealing effectively with this potentially frightening and anxiety-producing event are also discussed.

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Conflict of interest: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exists.

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