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Chapter 4, Problem 3CR
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The ways in which febrile, focal onset and generalized onset seizures differ.
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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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