This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
% of children with simple febrile seizures developing epilepsy is- 
Select and explain. 
A. 1-2%, B. 2-5%, C. 5-10%, D. 10-20%
A: 1-2%
Answer: A: 1-2% 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., 1-2% o Children with febrile seizures have an increased risk of developing epilepsy. o Between 2% to 7% of all children with febrile seizures develop epilepsy if followed upto the age of 25 years. Risk depends on type of febrile seizure :- i) Simple febrile seizures --) 2% of all children with simple febrile seizures. ii) Complex febrile seizures --) 6-8% of all children with complex febrile seizures. o Three major risk factors increase the risk of epilepsy :? i) Complex febrile seizures. ii) Pre-existing neurodevelopmental abnormality. iii) Epilepsy in first degree relatives.