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20th August 2023

Parents of a 4-year-old boy who experienced a febrile convulsion characterised by focal clonic activity

Parents of a 4-year-old boy who experienced a febrile convulsion characterised by focal clonic activity, unresponsiveness, and a duration of 22 minutes are concerned about his future risk of epilepsy. They mention that the boy’s father had epilepsy during childhood.

What should be communicated to them regarding their son’s risk of developing epilepsy?

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