All of the following factors are associated with a substantially greater risk of developing epilepsy after febrile seizures, except:: (A) Complex Febrile seizures, (B) Early age of onset, (C) Developmental abnormalities, (D) Positive family History of Epilepsy
Answer is B. Factors increasing risk of epilepsy after febrile seizures include family history of epilepsy, a typical seizures/complex nature of seizures and presence of a neurodevelopmental abnormality. Early age on onset increases the risk of recurrence of febrile convulsions. Ref: Febrile Seizures By Tallie Z. Baram, Shlomo Shinnar, Page 63; Essential of Pediatrics By O P Ghai, 6th Edition, Page 509