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Prevalence and factors associated with convulsive status epilepticus in Africans with epilepsy

Symon M. Kariuki, Angelina Kakooza‐Mwesige, Ryan G. Wagner, Eddie Chengo, Steven M. White, Gathoni Kamuyu, Anthony Ngugi, Josemir W. Sander, Brian G.R. Neville, Charles R. Newton

Neurology · 2015 · 58 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

CSE is common in people with ACE in Africa; most occurs with febrile illnesses, is untreated, and has focal features suggesting preventable risk factors. Effective prevention and the management of infections and neurologic impairments may reduce the burden of CSE in ACE.

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