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Causes of status epilepticus according to age[18]
| Causes | Children | Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Infection | 35.7 | 6 |
| Medication changes | 20 | 18 |
| Unknown | 9 | 8 |
| Metabolic precipitants | 8 | 9 |
| Congenital precipitants | 7 | - |
| Anoxia | 5 | 12 |
| CNS infection | 5 | 6 |
| Trauma | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Alcohol/drugs | - | 13 |
| Stroke | - | 25 |
