Study of demography risk factors of simple and complex febrile seizure and associated infection in children at tertiary care center

Introduction: Febrile seizures are that occur in children between 6 to 60 months with a temperature of 38°C or higher. It commonly affects male peak incidence below 2 years old. This study aims at identifying the demographic profile admitted diagnosis febrile seizure order anticipate condition and counsel parents. Method: is retrospective cross sectional conducted pediatric ward Patan Hospital. Medical records patients (simple complex) Hospital January 2016 2019 were reviewed data mentioned proforma collected. Ethical approval was taken from Institutional Review Committee Academy Health Sciences (IRC-PAHS). The analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Version 25 frequency proportion calculated. Result: Out 277 cases fulfilling criteria, 70.4% had simple whereas 29.6% complex seizure. mean age 23.13 ±12.8 median 19 (IQR: 14-29). Around 58.12% males 41.88% females. Viral fever accounted maximum number infections around 22.3% (62/277) viral URTI 20.21% (56/277). Conclusion: adds existing knowledge help clinician