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PREVALENCE OF BACTERAEMIA AMONGST CHILDREN WITH FEBRILE SEIZURES AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN

O O Jarrett1, O J Fatunde2, K Osinusi1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|June 21, 2019
PubMed

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Bacteraemia, a bacterial infection in the blood, was found in 21.8% of children experiencing febrile seizures. Blood cultures are recommended for children with febrile seizures to detect potential bacterial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Febrile seizures are common in children and can be caused by various fever-inducing factors.
  • Identifying the underlying cause of fever is crucial for appropriate management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of bloodstream bacterial infections (bacteraemia) in children presenting with febrile seizures.
  • To assess the utility of blood cultures in diagnosing bacterial infections in this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted on 147 children with febrile seizures over 13 months.
  • Blood cultures were obtained under aseptic conditions.
  • Additional tests included packed cell volume, full blood count, and malaria parasite examination.

Main Results:

  • Bacteraemia was detected in 32 (21.8%) of the 147 children studied.
  • The most common organism identified was *Staphylococcus aureus*.
  • The study included 83 males and 64 females, aged 4-60 months.

Conclusions:

  • Bacteraemia is a significant finding in children with febrile seizures.
  • Performing blood cultures is advisable for children with febrile seizures when bacterial infection is suspected.
  • Early detection and treatment of bacteraemia can improve outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
BacteraemiaFebrileSeizures

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