Abstract:Introduction: Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children occurring in 2-5 % of them with a peak incidence in 16-18 months. Various factors have been described in the pathophysiology of febrile seizures like susceptibility of the immature brain to temperature, an association between interleukins, circulating toxins, and trace elements deficiency.
Aim: To study the association between serum levels of trace elements (Iron, zinc, copper, calcium and magnesium) in children with febrile s… Show more
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