1PhD Scholar, Department of Nursing, Shri JJT University, Rajasthan
2Principal, Rass Academy CON, Madurai
Online published on 30 November, 2016.
Febrile fits are the commonest cause of seizures in children less than 5 years of age. There are two categories of febrile seizures-simple and complex. The present study was conducted in Tirunelveli to know the relationship of family history of convulsions to the type of febrile convulsions. 30% of children showed family history of febrile convulsions. Simple febrile seizures are most common in children with positive family history of convulsions.
Febrile seizures (fits or convulsions), family history of convulsions, simple febrile seizures, complex febrile seizures, under five year aged children and Tirunelveli
