Epilepsy in Tanzanian children: association with perinatal events and other risk factors.

PURPOSE: To define the prevalence and risk factors for epilepsy in children in a rural district of Tanzania by conducting a community-based case-control study. METHODS: Children aged 6-14 years with active epilepsy (at least two unprovoked seizures in the last 5 years) were identified in a cross-sec...

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Main Authors: Burton, K, Rogathe, J, Whittaker, R, Mankad, K, Hunter, E, Burton, M, Todd, J, Neville, BG, Walker, R, Newton, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012