Continuous prophylactic anticonvulsant therapy is not needed in a child with febrile convulsion with?: (A) Developmental delay, (B) Family history of epilepsy, (C) Typical simple Febrile fits, (D) Persistent neurological deficit
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Typical Simple Febrile fitsRef.: OP Ghai 8th edj556-57* Prolonged anticonvulsant prophylaxis for preventing recurrent febrile convulsions is controversial and no longer recommended for most children.* Antiepileptics such as phenytoin and carbamazepine do not prevent febrile seizures. Phenobarbital prevents recurrent febrile seizures but may also decrease cognitive function in treated children compared with untreated children.