Table 2 Impact of viral pathogens on clinical presentation and management
From: An observational study of febrile seizures: the importance of viral infection and immunization
Simple FS | Complex FS | Anticonvulsant given | Admission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No virus (n = 41) | 28 (68%) | 13 (32%) | 6 (15%) | 19 (46%) |
One virus (n = 54) | 36 (67%) | 17 (31%) | 5 (9%) | 21 (39%) |
Two or more viruses (n = 48) | 30 (63%) | 16 (33%) | 7 (15%) | 27 (56%) |
Rhinovirus (n = 31) | 19 (61%) | 11 (35%) | 5 (16%) | 14 (45%) |
Adenovirus (n = 30) | 21 (70%) | 7 (23%) | 3 (10%) | 16 (53%) |
Enterovirus (n = 28) | 19 (68%) | 9 (32%) | 1 (4%) | 14 (50%) |
Influenza (n = 19) | 9 (47%) | 8 (42%) | 1 (5%) | 8 (42%) |
HHV6 (n = 17) | 10 (59%) | 7 (41%) | 2 (12%) | 10 (59%) |