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Results of Cognitive Testing in Experimental Groups Compared With Controls.
| Experimental group | Active avoidance test | Elevated plus maze | Spatial accuracy test (females only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Febrile status epilepticus (FSE) | Impaired spatial cognition (males worse) | Decreased anxiety (especially females) | Impaired spatial cognition; FSE females learned task slower but once learned, did not differ from controls |
| Recurrent febrile seizures (RFS) | No difference | No difference | No difference |
