Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome
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febrile-infection-related-epilepsy-syndrome-289-14737707
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Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome
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Febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES), is onset of severe seizures following a febrile illness in someone who was previously healthy. The seizures may initially be focal; however, often become tonic-clonic. Complications often include intellectual disability, behavioral problems, and ongoing seizures. The underlying cause is unclear. Often there is an upper respiratory tract or gastroenteritis one day to two weeks before onset. Diagnosis involves extensive testing to rule out other
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Febrile_infection-related_epilepsy_syndrome
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2023-11-20T15:52:27Z
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