Treatment and prognosis of febrile seizures - UpToDate
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Febrile seizures: Treatment and prognosis Author:John J Millichap, MD, FAAP, FAAN Section Editor:Douglas R Nordli, Jr, MD Deputy Editors:John F Dashe, MD, PhDJames F Wiley, II, MD, MPH Literature review current through: Aug 2026. This topic last updated: Apr 29, 2026. INTRODUCTION Febrile seizures are the most common neurologic disorder of infants and young children, occurring in 2 to 5 percent of children younger than five years of age. They are an age-dependent phenomenon with a strong genetic predisposition. While often frightening to parents, caregivers, and witnesses, febrile…
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