Risk factors of recurrence of febrile seizures in children in a tertiary care hospital in Kanpur: A one year follow up study

Background: Febrile seizures are commonly seen in children and about one-third of the children develop a recurrence of febrile seizures. Objectives: The main objective is to study the risk factors associated with recurrence of febrile seizures in Indian children. Methods: This prospective, longitudinal study was carried out in the Department of Pediatrics, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. All children, 6 months to 5 years of age, attending the department from February 2015 to January 2016 presenting with first febrile seizures were included in the study and followed up for recurrence. Results: Of 528 children, 174 (32.9%) had recurrence and 354 (67.1%) had a single episode of febrile seizures. Recurrence was more in children Conclusion: Younger age at first seizure, short duration of fever before the onset of first febrile seizure, lower temperature at onset, and family history of febrile seizures are risk factors of recurrence of febrile seizures in children.