The incidence, aetiology and outcome of acute seizures in children admitted to a rural Kenyan district hospital

The incidence, aetiology and outcome of acute seizures in children admitted to a rural Kenyan district hospital

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute seizures are a common cause of paediatric admissions to hospitals in resource poor countries and a risk factor for neurological and cognitive impairment and epilepsy. We determined the incidence, aetiological factors and the im...

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Main Authors: Maitland Kathryn, Ndiritu Moses, Kazungu Tony, Gatakaa Hellen, Kahindi Michael, Gwer Samson, Idro Richard, Neville Brian GR, Kager Piet A, Newton Charles RJC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/8/5

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