At age 6 months an infant is diagnosed with a form of epilepsy characterised by sudden onset of head-drop seizures and deteriorating mental development. Discuss the normal function of the blood brain barrier, the type of epilepsy in this case and explain how a leaky blood brain barrier might lead to seizures being triggered. Include in your answer possible treatment options for the infant.

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