Epileptic seizures and malaria in Kenyan children.

Epileptic seizures and malaria in Kenyan children.

Between October 1990 and November 1991 data were collected on the frequency, causes, and nature of epileptic seizures in children admitted to the paediatric ward at Kilifi District Hospital, Kenya, from a defined study area. During this period, 1324 children were studied, of whom 15.8% had seizures...

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Main Authors:	Waruiru, C, Newton, C, Forster, D, New, L, Winstanley, P, Mwangi, I, Marsh, V, Winstanley, M, Snow, R, Marsh, K
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	1996

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