2015Journal of Pediatric NeurologyRequires access

Serum zinc level in Nigerian children with febrile convulsion

Wilson E. Sadoh, Gabriel Egberue Ofovwe, Alphonsus N. Onyiriuka, Matthias Mariere Okposio

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Febrile convulsion is one of the most common childhood neurological disorders. The underlying mechanism remains unclear; however, some reports have suggested that low serum zinc levels may be implicated in its pathogenesis. This case-control study wa

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Febrile convulsion is one of the most common childhood neurological disorders. The underlying mechanism remains unclear; however, some reports have suggested that low serum zinc levels may be implicated in its pathogenesis. This case-control study wa

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Febrile convulsion is one of the most common childhood neurological disorders. The underlying mechanism remains unclear; however, some reports have suggested that low serum zinc levels may be implicated in its pathogenesis. This case-control study wa

Key concepts: Convulsion, Medicine, Febrile convulsions, Zinc, Febrile seizure, Pathogenesis, Internal medicine, Gastroenterology

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