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
The feature of petit mal epilepsy in EEG is ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Spike and dome, B. Continuous stunted spikes, C. Waves at the rate of 10/sec., D. Continuous tall spikes
A: Spike and dome
Answer: A: Spike and dome 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Spike and dome o The EEG hallmark of typical absence seizure is a generalized symmetric 3 Hz spike and slow wave discharge.