No Focal Neurologic Deficits in Pediatrics — Case | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17323
SMLE Question #17323
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Last updated: February 2026
A 15-month-old previously healthy boy is brought to the emergency department after a generalized tonic–clonic seizure lasting about 5 minutes. His parents report cough and rhinorrhea earlier today and a measured temperature of 39.2°C shortly before the event. On arrival, he is awake, crying, interactive, with no focal neurologic deficits and no signs of meningeal irritation. There is no prior seizure history, his development is normal, and vaccinations are up to date. What is the most appropriate management at this time?
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