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convulsionSeries of violent contractions of the muscles over which the patient has no control. It may be associated with loss of consciousness. Convulsions may arise from any one of a number of causes, including brain disease (such as epilepsy), injury, high fever, poisoning, and electrocution. |
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During the 3 years, 1,183 children with suspected CNS infections were assessed; 394 with bacterial meningitis or simple febrile convulsions were excluded, which left 789 children in our study. Major domains of positive opinion change following education were: the relationship between temperature and illness severity/risk of harm; and use and effects of antipyretic medication and febrile convulsions. While some infections are asymptomatic, others may result in arthritis and, rarely, febrile convulsions or meningitis. |
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