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Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Peer-reviewed Medical Quarterly
Frequency of meningitis following febrile convulsion in Shahid Fahmideh center
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Published online:Sep 19, 2002
Article type:Research Article
Received:Apr 11, 2002
Accepted:Sep 11, 2002
How to Cite:Hemati M. Frequency of meningitis following febrile convulsion in Shahid Fahmideh center. J Kermanshah Univ Med Sci. 2002;6(2):e81010. doi:
Abstract
Introduction and Objective: A retrospective, descriptive study was done to determine the frequency of meningitis following febrile convulsion patients presenting to the Shahid Fahmide center of Kermanshah.
Materials and Methods: Cerebrospinal fluid was examined in all infants younger than 18 months, and in older children only in presence of clinical findings suspicious for meningitis.544 children (346 boys) were studied. Age range was 6-72 months. 27.75% had the history of febrile convulsion.
Results: Cerebrospinal fluid was examined in 154 patients. In 0.73% (4 of 154 patients), the diagnosis of meningitis was confirmed by cerebrospinal fluid examination.
Conclusion: We recommend cerebrospinal fluid examination in all infants younger than 18 months who presents with febrile convulsion.
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