Research progress of febrile seizures / 中国医师进修杂志

ABSTRACT

Febrile seizures (FS) is the most common convulsive disorder in childhood and is a frequent problem for pediatricians.Most of the children have a good prognosis, but some children have recurrent attacks. Severe cases can even develop into epilepsy, which can cause great damage to the physical and mental health of children.Further understanding and studying issues related to febrile seizures has become a major concern for pediatricians and many families.This article reviews the definition, incidence, classification, etiology, pathogenesis, and epilepsy correlation and management measures of febrile seizures, and is expected to be applied in clinical practice to provide guidance for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of febrile seizures.