Febrile Convulsions — Uganda (General Pediatric population)
Clinical Features
Convulsions occurring with fever (usually in children 6 months–6 years). Exclude intracranial pathology especially in children <2 years.
Investigations
Blood: Slide/RDT for malaria parasites. Random blood glucose. Full blood count. Lumbar puncture and CSF examination (if intracranial pathology cannot be excluded). Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity. Chest X-ray.
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