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The weather condition and epidemics as triggers for febrile seizure: A single-center retrospective observational

Isao Kawakami1, Masataka Inoue1, Shunichi Adachi1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Beppu Medical Center, 1473 Oaza-Uchikamado, Beppu, Oita 874-0011, Japan.

Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|August 8, 2020
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Epidemic infections like influenza and gastroenteritis increase febrile seizure (FS) risk in children, but weather conditions do not. This study highlights infections as key triggers for FS occurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Epidemiology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Febrile seizures (FSs) are common in young children.
  • The role of environmental and epidemic factors in FS occurrence requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between weather, epidemic conditions, and the risk of febrile seizures in Japanese children.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 560 children (6-60 months) with FSs.
  • Comparison of weather data (temperature, humidity, NO2, SO2) and epidemic data (influenza, gastroenteritis) during FS transportation periods versus non-transportation periods.

Main Results:

  • Epidemic influenza virus infection (OR 1.34) and infectious gastroenteritis (OR 1.64) were identified as independent risk factors for FS.
  • No significant association was found between weather conditions and the risk of febrile seizures.

Conclusions:

  • Epidemic febrile infections, particularly influenza and gastroenteritis, are linked to increased febrile seizure incidence.
  • Weather conditions do not appear to be a significant risk factor for febrile seizures.
Abstract

Keywords:
Atmospheric pressureHumidityRainSunlightTemperature

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