BNDL: HEALTH& SAFETY W/MINDTAP
BNDL: HEALTH& SAFETY W/MINDTAP
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780357251409
Author: MAROTZ
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 4, Problem 3CR
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To analyze:

The ways in which febrile, focal onset and generalized onset seizures differ.

Introduction

The excessive surge of electrical activity in the brain that causes various symptoms depending on the brain parts is called a seizure. These are the result of brain injury or genetics. This medical condition affects around 1 percent of all children. The seizures are categorized into two main types that are focal seizure and generalized seizure.

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