Fever During Viral Upper in Pediatrics — Case | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#18415
SMLE Question #18415
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Objective: OBJ-NEURO-CP-001
Last updated: February 2026
An 18-month-old, previously healthy child has a 2-minute generalized tonic–clonic seizure with fever during a viral upper respiratory infection. The child returns to baseline within 20 minutes; neurologic examination and development are normal. There is no prior seizure history and no signs of CNS infection. The mother asks how to prevent recurrence and what to do if another seizure occurs. What is the most appropriate advice?
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