Leukocyte Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate as Diagnostic Factors in Febrile Convulsion

Febrile convulsion (FC) is the most common seizure disorder in childhood. white blood cell (WBC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are commonly measured in FC. Trauma, vomiting and bleeding can also lead to WBC and ESR so the blood tests must carefully be interpreted by the clinician. In this...

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Main Authors: Ali Akbar Rahbarimanesh, Peyman Salamati, Mohammadreza Ashrafi, Manelie Sadeghi, Javad Tavakoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-07-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
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Online Access:https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3773