Table 1. Clinical variables of all children.
| Febrile seizures (n = 30) | Febrile control group (n = 10) | Non-febrile control group (n = 14) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 1.7 [1.5–2.5] | 1.4 [1.3–2.7] | 4.3 [2.2–4.8]*** |
| Sex (♀/♂) | 14/16 | 4/6 | 7/7 |
| Body weight (kg) | 12 [11–12.4] | 11.8 [10.6–14.4] | 14 [12.7–18.5]*** |
| Body temperature (°C) | 38.8 [38.4–39.2] | 39.1 [38.4–39.9] | 36.9 [36.7–37.2]*** |
| Source of fever, n (%) | |||
| Infection of upper airways | 17 (56.7%) | 2 (20%) | NA |
| Bronchitis | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (10%) | NA |
| Pneumonia | 0 (0%) | 5 (50%) | NA |
| Otitis media | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | NA |
| Gastroenteritis | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | NA |
| Stomatitis | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | NA |
| Exanthema subitum | 1 (3.3%) | 0 (0%) | NA |
| Lymphadenitis colli | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) | NA |
| Pharyngitis | 0 (0%) | 1 (10%) | NA |
| No clear focus found | 8 (26.7%) | 0 (0%) | NA |
| Duration of seizure (min) | 2 [1–6] | NA | NA |
| Time to blood sampling (min) | 85 [60–120] | NA | NA |
Data are listed as median and IQR
*p <0.05,
**p <0.01, and
***p <0.001 for comparison between febrile seizures and controls