A 3-year-old girl has her first febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes, generalised tonic-clonic, with full recovery and normal examination. There is no me...

Question

A 3-year-old girl has her first febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes, generalised tonic-clonic, with full recovery and normal examination. There is no meningism or focal neurology. What is the most appropriate advice to her parents?

Accepted Answer

Simple febrile seizures are generally benign; focus on fever management and seek review if features change

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She is likely to develop epilepsy and needs long-term anticonvulsants

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She must be admitted to ICU for prolonged observation

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They should avoid all vaccinations in future

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Start long-term rectal diazepam daily

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Febrile seizure counselling

A 3-year-old girl has her first febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes, generalised tonic-clonic, with full recovery and normal examination. There is no meningism or focal neurology. What is the most appropriate advice to her parents?