Original Research ArticleInternational Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Publication: Evaluating the association between iron deficiency and simple febrile seizure in children aged 6 months to 5 years: a case control study
Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2018;5(3):1003-1007.DOI10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20181530
Abstract
Aim The aim of our study was to determine association between iron deficiency and simple febrile seizure in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Methods Both case and control group were analysed for biochemical tests including complete blood count for measurement of Hb., Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC and RDW. Peripheral smear used for confirmation of microcytic, hypochromic picture of RBCs and confirmatory test for iron deficiency anaemia by serum ferritin level also included.
Results 22 out of 50 (44%) cases had iron deficiency anaemia whereas, 10 out of 50 (20%) controls were found to have iron deficiency anaemia. Odds ratio derived from these results was 3.14 (CI 1.29- 7.65, P-0.01).
Conclusions Screening for iron deficiency should be done in children presenting with simple febrile seizure.
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Affiliations
- Department of Paediatrics, IGGGH and PGI, Pondicherry, India
- Department of Practical Medicine, Homeopathy University, Saipura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India