Although some of the evidence is contradictory, the presence of iron deficiency may increase the risk of a febrile seizure in a small child.
Variation in studies include:
(1) age range of the patients
(2) criteria for iron deficiency
(3) first vs subsequent febrile seizure
If a child has a febrile seizure then look for evidence of anemia.
If anemia is present, then evaluate the patient for iron deficiency.
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Specialty: Pedatrics, Infectious Diseases, Neurology
