Association between iron deficiency anemia and first febrile convulsion: A case–control study
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Association between iron deficiency anemia and first febrile convulsion: A case–control study
OBJECTIVE The relationship between iron deficiency anemia and febrile convulsions has been examined in several studies with conflicting results. The authors aimed to evaluate the relation, if any, of iron status with first febrile convulsion. METHODS In this case-control study, the authors assessed 200 children with a diagnosis of first febrile convulsion, aged between 6 months and 5 years, d...
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عنوان ژورنال: Seizure
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1059-1311
DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2009.01.008