An analysis on role of iron deficiency in febrile seizure among children in 6 months to 5 years: A case-control study
The study confirms the link between "iron deficiency anemia" and "febrile seizures" among young children. Addressing iron deficiency emerges as a critical modifiable factor in potentially reducing the occurrence and impact of severe seizures, emphasizing the necessity of proactive efforts in pediatric treatment programs.
Authors
- Haridev Sankar
- Elayaraja Sivaprakasam
- Vanishree Shriram
Institutions
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_520_24
- Primary Topic
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00