Runny Nose in Pediatrics — Case | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17340
SMLE Question #17340
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Last updated: February 2026
An 18‑month‑old boy has a generalized tonic–clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes during a febrile illness with runny nose and cough. The seizure stopped spontaneously. He is briefly postictal but arousable; 30 minutes later, neurologic examination is normal with no focal deficits or meningeal signs. His parents ask about factors that increase the risk of developing epilepsy later in life. Which of the following statements is correct?
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