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Studies of Febrile Seizures

Jonas H. Ellenberg, PhD; Karin B. Nelson, MD

JAMA. 1980;243(13):1337-1340.

Abstract
We have compared published reports on the frequency of unfavorable sequelae in a common disorder of childhood, febrile seizures, as ascertained from hospital clinics or referral units, with the frequency as reported from population-based studies. Studies on defined populations, in which the attempt was made to recognize and follow up all affected persons regardless of medical care sought for the condition, are in close agreement and indicate relatively low rates of unfavorable sequelae. Clinic-based studies of febrile seizures have reported disparate results, including high frequencies of adverse outcomes. A possible explanation is that patients in clinic-based studies may not be representative of persons with the disorder in the general population.

(JAMA 243:1337-1340, 1980)

Author Affiliations
From the Office of Biometry and Epidemiology, Developmental Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke, Bethesda, Md.

Footnotes
Presented in part at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association, Los Angeles, Oct 16, 1978.

Reprint requests to 7550 Wisconsin Ave, Room 8C04, Bethesda, MD 20205 (Dr Nelson).

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