Serum Level of Interleukin 6 in Children with Febrile Seizures
Mohamed Ahmed,
Ahmed Elsayed,
Mahmoud Abd-Elmotalp
et al.
Abstract:Article informationBackground: Febrile seizures [FSs] are frequently observed seizure occurrences during childhood, making them the most prevalent form of seizures in this age group. The activation of the cytokine network is known to play a substantial role in the development of febrile seizures. It is hypothesized that the activation and subsequent release of Interleukin [IL]-6 may be responsible for the induction of fever in individuals experiencing febrile seizures. Interleukin-6 [IL-6] is widely recognize… Show more
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